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    c250 Sport - Real world MPG/AdBlue consumption

    I'm considering coming back to an MB after a not too marvellous experience with a B Class back in 2010. That said, the new C Class has really caught my eye, in particualr the c250 in the Sport trim. I'm wondering what it's really like to live with, what MPG is reasonably expected on longer...
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    Trading in with a fault

    Hi, I've decided to take everyone's advice and I'm going to trade my car in but my question is can I trade it in with the SRS warning still present or will it need to be fixed first? I know stealers build in a margin for repairs but am I likely to loose out majorly on trade in value with an...
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    Is my car a lemon / in self-destruct mode

    I have an 07 B180 CDi SE that I think could well be in self-destruct mode, I bought it in February this year hoping for a reliable, cheap-ish to run car. It has just 37k on the clock yet it drives and behaves like something more than twice its age. So far the horns have failed, the aircon...
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    Good day for some MB spotting

    I'm having to do a weekly flight down London with work at the moment for various meetings and as it's purely business I'm only seeing about a half a mile of Kings Cross / Pentonville road before either being in an office or on the train back to the Airport. However, I've always enjoyed...
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    Headlamps / Horn issue

    I think I need some help please. A few days ago the horn on my 2007 w245 decided to stop working and today as I left the carpark I had the right dipped headlamp warning light show so I took them off 'auto' onto sidelights and drove home. On arrival home I switched the dipped lights on in...
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    Slipping belt in wet weather.

    I've an interesting little thing going on with my 2007 B180 CDi which has a slipping belt somewhere in the engine bay. I've only heard it on wet days and whilst the engine is relatively cold. When slipping there is a slight effect on engine rpm, perhaps by 50/100 rpm drop which recovers once...
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    Replacing front pads on B180 CDi

    My brake wear indicator has come on and from a quick visual check it seems that the front pads have had their day. I'm currently looking into getting them replaced but wondered if I ought to buy the pads myself and get them fitted at a local garage, go the whole hog and get the pads and...
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    Forumtronic...

    I'm still relatively new to MB ownership and love reading about the very high spec cars that they produce (one day maybe I'll win the lotto...) but can't help but notice MB's penchant for suffixing a word with 'tronic to name their cars' features. Is there an easy reference guide to all of...
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    Britax Isofix Base

    This was bought on a whim as it matched the carseat we chose for my son. It's been used twice since new on short journeys but we tend to use the wife's car when taking the little one out. It really is as new, sitting on the back seat of my B Class at present but in reality is no longer...
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    Audio 20 Aux Lead Retrofit

    I wondered if it was possible to get an Aux lead that I can fit into a 2007 W245 Audio 20 head unit? Is there perhaps a socket on the back of the unit I can plug into or has MB made it nigh on impossible? I'd be wanting to go from the head unit to a 3.5mm stereo jack. Thanks, Andy.
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    Tailgating

    Had an idiot tailgate me on the A71 today in the pouring rain and mist on a 50mph zone. Was on cruise control at 50 when a 'Malcolm' motorway maintenance van decided to get so close to my back bumper that all I could see in my rearview mirror was the driver. Duly knocked the cruise...
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    Scratched Windscreen (Repairable? Or Replace?)

    Can a scratched / scuffed screen be repaired or am I looking at a replacement. Have a few scratches that are deep and in one case look like a crack. Can Gavin from Autoglass fill them with his special resin I wonder?
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    Unsteady Idle Speed (diesel)

    I noticed whilst sat on the Glasgow circular car park ( otherwise known as the M8) that when at idle my engine has for a few moments been varying by about 100rpm whilst sat still. This is something that's quite intermittent and despite my best efforts to cause it I've been unable to replicate it...
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    How many cars have you driven?

    Here's an idea for a bit of an unusual thread. I was thinking the other day about all of the different cars I'd driven since getting my license in '96.* So far I can think of: Vauxhall Corsa VW Golf VW Polo Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Vauhall Vectra Ford Fiesta Ford Focus Ford Escort...
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    CVT Noise - Drag?

    I've noticed a definite but quite quiet whirring noise that's definitely coming from the gearbox on my car. I've also noticed, perhaps being a little too watchful that when bringing the car to a halt in D that the engine rpm dips slightly when stopping. I've not noticed this before but I've...
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    Fitting a Parrot Bluetooth Kit (w245 / Audio 20)

    I'm looking to fit a parrot MK9200i kit to my B180 and was wondering if it's a sensible 1st time DIY job? Is it simply a case of plugging it all in or am I going to need to get my soldering iron out? I'd sooner have the job done right if there's any chance it's a difficult job but I'm...
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    Wish list...

    Now I've got my B Class there's a few things I'd like to do to it over the summer and I wondered if anyone else had similar plans? On the list I have: Tinted Rear Windows - to keep the sun out of my little one's eyes. Rear Parking Sensors - incase the sun gets in my eyes... Parrot...
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    2 Litre CDi Diesel Help - A wee bit urgent

    Hi, I wonder if anyone could do me a massive favour and tell me if a 2 litre diesel in my B180 CDi should rock back and forth like a cradle when idling. The reason it's a wee bit urgent is that the car is currently with the dealer (non Mercedes) after I threatened to reject it because of a...
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    B Class Vibration Question - CDi

    Hi, I really hope you can help me on this as I'm starting to wonder if my car has a problem or if I'm just being too picky. I've got an '07 plate B180 CDi auto with 28k on the clock which I've owned for almost 2 weeks. Whenever I'm at idle, even once warm there is a fair bit of vibration...
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    Another new member

    I've just joined the forum after getting mysel a B180 CDi SE and thought I'd better introduce myself properly. My name is Andy and I live up on the west coast of Scotland and work in Glasgow with Citizens Advice. I've finally given up on the daft sporty cars I used to drive and traded in my...
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