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Put it in ECO for the drive today, 6-8deg outside still, 35 miles with an average speed of 48mph got me 38.7mpg. There was minimal traffic and I was sat at lights for no more than 5 minutes total. I use the speed limiter rather than cruise as it's better for control and normally more efficient...

I know this is an old thread but I picked up a 2019 C300d AMG Line Premium+ estate with he 19" wheels, this replaced a MY15 C250d sport estate. Looking at all the figures when buying I accepted my average was likely to drop. When I viewed the car I specifically checked the average since reset...

I'm already running Shell diesels and I might try it for the next few fills, but at £1.55/litre and my mileage rate it wouldn't take long to cost more then fixing the dammn thing. It's booked into CVM in Preston in two weeks so I hope it's not causing further damage.

Got the new tyres then informed I needed two more :( Next day I got a CEL warning and it looks like one of the NOx sensors has gone. Unfortunately I'm now over 6 months into ownership so it looks like I have a nice bill to pay as the garage won't even consider it. They had the car for 2 months...

Genuine aux battery module, old one had domed the capacitors so badly they caused a protrusion in the plastic casing 1cm tall. Starter battery is an Exide 80AH unit, non MB but good quality. Today I am going to use the workshop menu and monitor the battery rates. I suspect there may be a...

Without double checking I think it's A4. They basically did a quick succession of service resets to bring it back in line. It went into MB Blackburn for diagnostics and then had the Aux battery replaced by an independent (non MB specialist) garage. It did work on Monday evening for the first...

Thanks again guys. By resetting the counter to where it was before the A0 reset the car now shows mileage to service as 14K, I'll be doing it much sooner. The car is now back and all fixed except for the Start/Stop that seems to be temperamental, even after a 700 mile motorway drive. I'm not...

Thanks, for this. I have a Mercedes Me account and it lists the three original services but shows last service due back in May. I read that Indys can upload services to this if they have have the right kit. Is this true? I've 350 days of mobilio left but I have AutoAid so not too worried about...

Thanks folks. Turns out they literally just did an oil and filter change. I was originally looking at a service plan as the next service needs the autobox doing. It looks like I'm going to book it in to a local indy as there's already done so much non-mb work on it and I guess the indy will...

Hi All, I bought an S205 C250d at the start of April from a 3rd party dealer. The car is a September 14 model and was high mileage, 61K, but was one owner and advertised with full MB history. It was due the B3 service so a service was agreed in the sale, they did it themselves before I knew it...

Do you know you can play DVDs on the screen and also certain format video files as long as the resolution is 720p or less? I test drove one with the TV unit but didn't buy it, this one doesn't have the TV tuner so I figured it wouldn't play video. As a geek I couldn't just accept this so set...

I had almost exactly the same situation but I had a 2010 X5 40d that cost me 6K in a year and was likely to need a further 3k spending on it. I've taken a job doing an 80 mile round trip daily and needed something doing better than 25mpg! I got a 2014 Sport Premium Plus in Obsidian Black...

Looking for something like this for my new purchase. I already have all the kit for BMW/Mini but MB seems to work very differently. Does anyone know if the new V2 supports the S205 chassis and engine? I realise there are limited functionalities with unofficial MB tools on this platform due to...

6.5 years later I can say hi again, and from the UK too. The 535d went to my wife in April last year as it was still a great car but I wanted something different. I bought an E70 X5 40d that was nothing but trouble and then got a new job that made the 25mpg a little expensive on an 80 mile...

Thanks. I'm sure you'll see me from time to time as I run the local Motor Club so may need advice for members. I promise not to talk BMW :)

Hi all, just wanted to let you know I defected to the BMW camp. I picked up a 54 plate 535d Touring M-Sport for a great price in as new condition. If there had been a UK E400 I imagine it may have been different but the E61 just seems more sporty and more like a driver's car to me. Thanks to...

It's just like buying from them an 'Indigo Starfish' supplying the goods from Jersey, you don't get charged VAT and there's nothing for HMRC to reclaim from you as you aren't the importer.

That makes no sense when you translate to German. It should be : K124 - Kombi - Estate L124 - Limo(usine) - Saloon C124 - Coupe I'm not disagreeing, just pointing out the strangeness of it all.

Haris, I've already had to discount the S4 and S6, actually I started this crusade looking for an RS6, due to the insurers here only offering a €1000 excess on ANY claim, including windscreen! They are very popular for theives in Germany. Due to the ever increasing price of petrol I need to be...

I deal with Amazon on an almost weekly basis due to my 'special' circumstances. After following the link I can tell you that you will not be liable for customs charges as Amazon UK will ship it to you. This is a benefit for overseas sellers who enter agreements with Amazon, and of course...