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Hi all, Hope you can help. Just starting to use my ML55 again after it has stood since December due to lockdown. I noticed that the engine temp seems to be sitting around 60 even though I’d been out driving for about an hour (to fetch a new battery - the joys of lockdown). Any thoughts on...

Hi all, I had posted a similar advert about 2 years ago and failed to find what I wanted so the project went off the boil. Well, it's back on. In short, I am looking for a LHD petrol V8 powered W163 (I like the idea of an ML500 or ML55, but not essential) or G-Wagen which is cosmetically...

Hi all, As above, I'm looking for a left hand drive ML500 W163. Cosmetic condition not really important. I.e, can have rust issues, etc, but ideally should be sound mechanically. (Or relatively sound mechanically), and price commensurate with condition. Would also consider an ML55 LHD...

Hi all, We're wanting to upgrade the wife's W163 ML500, so looking for an ML63 (c.2007 based on our budget), ideally with lowish mileage (by my definition that means sub 80,000). If you know of anything good, please let me know. I've already done the Autotrader/Ebay searching and will...

Hi all, Long time since I've been on here, been hard at work and enjoying the 280SL. The other day after work the mirrors wouldn't fold back out. I have also noted that the heated seats are switching on and the radio operates in the manner that it would if the car was off (i.e. stays on...

Hi all, I have a pre-face lift R129 hard top in bornite available. It is currently in a lockup so no pictures, but if you are interested, let me know and I'll sort something out. Any reasonable offers considered before I sell it for scrap metal. Regards, Craig

Hi all, Looking for bits missing from the new purchase, in order of importance/priority. Jack and tools. Probably the only really critical piece of kit ( I know I could get this direct from MB, but trying to save some cash). Vimeeo MBU1000 Set of books. The vehicle is a 2001 facelift...

Hi all, Here's the story so far: Needing a new car for the wife, after considering a few different ML's and getting a feel for the major issues to watch out for, we went to look at an ML500 on Saturday. The vehicle was advertised by a dealer (with premises, not a trader) as Taxed and...

Hi all, Just collected the wife's new (to us) 51 plate ML500. Firs tordr of business is to get figure out the Command system (the instruction books were apparently accidentally given to another client who bought another Merc from the dealership earlier in the day - they are being posted...

Hi all, The grill badge in my 2000, W-reg 280SL has come off. The locating tabs have broken (from what I can see a number were broken for ages, so it wasn't all my fault :rolleyes:) ). It doesn't have a part number on it, only says R129FL. But I read somewhere that they can be bought...

Hi all, We're looking for a replacement vehicle for the wife. She likes the idea of a 4x4. High seating position, etc, hence looking at the M-Class. Other requirements are basically automatic, occasional 7 seater, space for dog cage, baby buggy, etc in the back when not in 7 seat...

Hi all, My R129 bonnet is not releasing on the near side, not the off-side. I have tried to put pressure on the bonnet while getting my wife to pull the release. It only releases on the left (near side). Not knowing how the cabling, etc works behind the scenes I have no idea what to even try...

Hi all, I've just completed fitting a set of aftermarket parking sensors to my 280SL so thought I would share. I've written up the full process on my blog together with many pictures. http://blogger.kritzinger.net/2011/12/mercedes-sl-fitting-parking-sensors.html The process was based on the...

Hi all, I was checking something on my recently acquired R129 and I noticed that on the driver's side kick panel there is an LED and a connector which looks like an alarm system type socket. (photo attached - bit blurry, but good enough to see) Can you confirm is this is to be...

Hi all, Mt recently acquired R129 SL 280 has cut out on me 3 times (in the c. 300 miles I've done) and has a hesitation on pulling away. Of the 3 cut outs, one was while pulling away,the others were just after starting. This appears more pronounced when cold, as I didn't notice it on the...

Hi all, I've always been a Merc fan, as a kid back in South Africa the family always had at least one. I've also hankered after convertibles (I've had a couple of Golf's), I always said I would get an SL one day. After dropping lots of hints with SWMBO in preparation for my 40th (this...