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    Engine codes P1111 P1102 P1112

    After a routine service car engine management light came on with these codes. I believe P1102 means Mass Air Flow sensor in range but lower than expected, but still greek to me! Car drives fine, no limp mode, any ideas/ help would be welcome. Man thanks
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    S211 2006 rear shock absorber

    Hi All, my E Class Estate rear shock failed the MOT. Has the airbag plus shock type rear suspension. Is their any alternative make of shock other than Bilstein which seems to be close to £500! I also believe it's best to replace the shocks in pairs so £1000 outlay would be best avoided if at all...
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    Loud squeak from FNS over bumps in road

    Car FNS squeaks everytime I go over a bump in the road, annoying. Going into get sorted by PCS on Thursday. Anyone had a similar squeak, Ollie believes ball joint issue. Anyone else had similar issue, was it a ball joint issue? Did it get solved?
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    Cost of insurance following remap

    Thininking of buying a one of these boxes to boost power on the car to the level of an E320cdi (about another 40 bhp). Saw one for £80, but am thinking insurance premium could rocket. Anyone fitted such a device and what did your premium rise by. Anyone out there with no points (well before...
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    Nexen Tyres

    Anyone got any first hand experience N6000 Nexen tyres? Seem to be cheap, but are they ok with a Mercedes 211 sitting on them?
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    Cheap service bits on ebay

    Am I courting trouble using cheap filters from ebay? Prices are unbelievable. See link to airfilters £15.40 v £30 elsewhere Replacement Air Filter MERCEDES E CLASS (W/S211) E280CD | eBay
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    How can I tell what euipment is fitted to my car

    I am new to the world of Mercedes, couple of weeks ago bought a W211 E280CDI Estate. So many gadgets listed in the manual, but I know the car hasn't got them all,definitely not got SATNAV for instance. How can I tell what was fitted as an extra to the car when it was made? Many thanks
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    Need to get Alloys refurbed any recommendations

    Car alloys have been refurbed cheaply prior to me owning car, only outside done. Paint peeling off etc. Can anyone recommend an outfit in Southampton that can do it right ? Many Thanks
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    Does a deep scratch past paint layer mean panel needs complete respray

    Discovered car has a deep scratch through to metal on car about 40mm long less than 1mm wide to the lower offside rear door. Anyone got experience of whether these scratches can be repaired without necessarily having the whole lower door panel resprayed by some of the smart repair agents out...
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    Metal trim under rear windscreen wiper

    Have just bought a Mercedes E280cdi W211 Estate. The black metal plate under the rear windscreen wiper is corroding. Is this a common problem and easily changed? Apologies if this post isn't formatted correctly as it is my first attempt. Grateful for any help. Many thanks
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