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    W168 MAF fault - P0100

    Chaps The missus W168 A160 has had an engine management light on since we bought it a few months ago. We only paid £500 for it considering it has full service, low miles and good condition. The car drove spot on and still does after doing well over 1000 miles now. I bought an eBay fault...
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    Opinion on ML270cdi

    Chaps I had a E300TD a little while ago and had bad luck with it. Ive since been driving an Audi A3 2.0 tdi but I lust for another Mercedes! Im interested in the ML270cdi. Is it nice to live with? I mainly drive at 70mph commuting.. Im looking at the 5-6k mark early 2000's / sub 100k miles...
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    have I blown my turbo?

    Hey guys just got home from work and after 10 mins driving (so the car was warm) i stuck my foot down to take over a truck and whilst overtaking i heard a metallic 'crack' and then i lost power... no smoke and no further problems? no overheating just loss of power.. i no longer get the whoosh...
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    Start up poor

    Chaps When I first start the car, the engine seems to struggle to fire up and tick over / It sounds horrible etc But after about 5 seconds, it seems to have coughed it through and then runs fine? What could it be? The previous owner said it just needs a service and nes glow plugs? Cheers
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    HELP! Boot wont open?!

    Chaps My boot wont open? Ive tried the key fob.. Ive tried the interior pull button but no luck? The little red light and the inside boot light are on - meaning it thinks its open already but not? I tried my key (plus 2 spares) but the key wont go in the boot lock? The boot manual button goes...
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    Fitting amp upside down?

    Hello Am I safe to fix an amp upside down under the rear shelf? Or would it overheat? Cheers
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    Window problems

    Hello I have 2 problems.. Drivers front - From closed, it goes down fully no problem. But on coming up - it stops half way and drops an inch or so. In order to close it fully I need to man-handle it up an inch or so, then under slectric it closes fully....? Drivers rear - I brought the window...
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    W210 prefacelift - Tow eye grill

    Hello WANTED is a W210 prefacelift - Tow eye grill. ..The part that goes into the front bumper as per whats missing on my car
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    Do the mirrors fold back?

    Hey I have tried to fold my mirrors in but it seems like they would break if i try it? Do they fold in at all? Cheers
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    Stained seats

    hello my seats appear to have water stains on them they are grey fabric - apart from paying a valeter £100 or so is there any home brew/halfords stuff that really work? cheers
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    Wheel bolts not long enough?

    Chaps Ive just bought these 'E class' 16" alloys to replace mine. I see the 210 it come from so why when I tried to fit the first wheel - I found that the wheel bolt wasnt long enough? Can I get a used set of longer wheels bolts? Cheers
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    DIY rusty arch fix

    Hello Ok - so yesterday this it what my front drivers side arch looks like (worst of the 4) I first started picking at the flaky paint. And then used my drill with a wire brush end to grind down the rust out to clean metal. As per Once ive really cleaned the arch up i intend to spray them...
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    painted front grill

    Hello Has anyone painted up there front grill? Any pics? cheers
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    Uprated stereo/speakers etc

    Hello has anybody here uprated their stereos/speakers and or added amps/subwoofers? Show me your pics please for inspiration Cheers
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    Halford paint

    Hello I am looking to make a few small touch ups. Has anyone used Halfords spray paint? What colour should I get? Cheers
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    Improving MPGs

    Chaps What can I do to improve the MPG on the W210 E300 TD? Main driving is A13 at 60ish but I currently enjoy up to 60MPG in my Passat, and est 45 in the E300 - What can I do to increase it closer to 50MPGs? Cheers
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    Mileage digital read out faulty

    Hello The Mileage digital read out works sometimes, sometimes not. The mileage increases to stay correct so what whould i look out for? Cheers
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    new essex member!

    Hello! Ive just bought a rusty E300 that I hope to turn around to be a nice daily runner! looking forward to getting to know the car and you guys Cheers Rob
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    RobMorris 1997 W210 E300 D

    Hello gents Ive just bought my first Mercedes! Ive had the majority of manufacturers and none have felt right? Fingers crossed i can turn this one around to make it a keeper! Firstly, have some pics from the seller.. So the first thing that needs attention is the front wings. What what...
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