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    Another recall - fire alert!! (Petrol engines)

    Alert numberA12/00017/22 A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does...
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    Air con pressure switch location

    Hi everyone, Sooo guys i am having an air conditioner issue with the 2008 Eclass. I am not a mechanic, some pointers by you kind people would be appreciated before i have it professionally checked. Compressor was replaced couple of years ago with an original one, condeser years before. Problem...
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    Sorn write off

    Hi guys, Quick question: does a sorn +write off (as per a car check report) always means that the car was involved is an accident? TIA
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    Keep the 211 or replace with w212?

    Hi guys, Would appreciate some advice. My daily w211, owned it for ten happy years, although mainly unproblematic, economical and clean, is starting to show its age at 250.000 miles and I miss that new(er) car feeling I get from my w213. Travelling 80 motorway miles per day as of lately. I...
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    W213 high speed vibration certain motorway

    . Hi guys,. I have a very high frequency vibration through the sterring wheel at around 70 mph on a certain patch of a certain road. First thoughts is that it is normal - my other cars do not like that road either but react more subtly. After watching the above video I am thinking of booking...
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    W213 emergency key use

    Being in lockdown, I started the car to 'get the fluids going', locked it from the outside (! don't ask how !) and of course could not unlock with the remote (key) as it does not work when the ignition is on. So i sent an 'order' message via the mobile app which thankfully unlocked the car...
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    Request for Mercedes

    Bring the serious warning (see Picture is from w211) BACK on the dash of w213 when doors are not properly shut when driving (off) / above x mph.
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    key versions for w211

    Hi guys, W211 Question first: would the emergency key 'bit' salvaged from my gen3 key fit into a new gen4 key fob? (see picture, 4gen is the one to the right i think). If so I'll save 50 quid on the new key. Mb says no sir, u need a new bit as well and who am I to argue! Cheers.. Some...
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    Kelly tires

    Just got rid of my Michelins Primacy HP MO tyres (225/55r16). Yeap that much satisfied with them!! Lasted 40.000 km (not bad?) although main issue was appalling ride quality during last two months. Car felt as if it was on riding on wires rather than rubber, and this on smooth roads and 10-30...
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    Are u listening?

    Post some oldies guys if you know. (Preferably not the mega hits we all know.)
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    New recall - W213 - fire risk

    A new recall notification was received yesterday from RAPEX. attached. Humidity in busbar(?) electric contact may cause overheating, fire. Anyone aware of such a fire actually occurring, presumably in the engine bay?
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    Briefly SRS light on

    Today on a trip I decided to leave the mobile phone plugged to a rather heavy powerbank (no usb charger in the car and cig charger broke a few days ago). I placed the phone and powerbank on the front passenger seat. Then noticed that the airbag light on the centre console (on the cd changer...
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    SD CARD help

    Hi again guys, Could someone pleease give me a heads up on the audio 20 system regarding navigation? I am puzzled as to where i can get the SD CARD. Is this card supplied with a new car by the dealer or do you download the info yourself on a such a card?? Many thanks
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    ESP INOPERATIVE / GEARBOX??

    Hi guys, The Merc (w211 e220 facelift, 200Kmiles) is going in limb mode (first time ever as far as i know!) w messages "ESP, cuise control inoperative" and a rough gearbox (only second gear engages). No red lights on dash nor brake faults shown in mb star. Two codes P2008 and P22DD were...
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    Dynamic body control vs airmatic

    Goodmorning, some advise needed pls Is the optional upgrade (of the passive agility suspension) to "dynamic body control" worth the extra money or is airmatic, which costs double the money a ”better” value for money option? Any known problems with the agility package? Any advice appreciated thks
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    Leaking steering oil

    Goodmorning guys, Car (2008 W211) yesterday made a loud whining noise for a few seconds and stopped as i was driving away for a short return trip! Has not done it again but... I noticed oil in the driveway. On further inspection it seems dripping from below the steering rack (I did not remove...
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    Boge shocks w211

    boge new part number front shocks..part updates in pic... latest is 36-J43-O. Car going on 200k but no replacement needed yet. Mot shock test reading at 70% which they said is not bad. (Rears replaced a few months back due to noise- boge 36 E52 ...Recomended, car feels good, saved a lot of money...
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    Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz?

    Hi all...long time!! Happy holidays Can you think of other songs with the MB iconic words in the lyrics? E.g. 1. Janis Joplin: "Mercedes benz": Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? all my friends drive porches. :) 2. The Eagles: "Hotel california".... Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got...
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    why VW diesel onwners in Europe not compensated

    Interesting for some at least. House of Commons - Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approval - Transport Committee Why VW Got Away With Not Compensating Europeans https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-07-27/why-vw-got-away-with-not-compensating-europeans
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    depressed t-rex likes Audi fuelled by his ancestors lol

    http://youtu.be/I2j2-DqcPfM I hope this does not come around. Audi could be :doh:on my shortlist. (Not really.)
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