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Hi [I've had a good search but I don't think I can find a similar issue in another post.] I can't open the boot on my W211 estate using the handle on the outside. I can open it with the handle on the inside (it's a 7-seater). I don't think the handle is electric - from what I can...

Hi, my 3 year old broke the CD player on the Audio 20 head unit. I'm not sure what he did but it was displaying TRACK when I got home. I took it out and left it for 30 mins. When I put it back it said CD ERROR. I can see there's no CD stuck in it but I can't put a CD in as part of the...

Hi, my W211 has had some suspension/steering work done on both front wheels which involved taking a lot of the the steering and suspension apart. When the car came back from the garage it looks significantly higher at the front with a large gap between the each front tyre and the wheel arch...

I'm looking for the off-side (right/drivers side) rear door for a W124 estate to replace one that is badly rotten at the top. As I have a door, I don't need the trim etc., just a good solid door. It would be a bonus if it was metallic black. -g

Hi. Can anyone point me to some info on the terms and conditions of the MB corrosion warranty. I've heard that your car needs a full MB service history to qualify. I've also heard that it needs an annual inspection too. Any pointer gratefully received. -g

I can see the installation manual here on the Fiscon site. There looks to be plenty of scope for confusion but perhaps it's easier to follow when you're actually working on the car. Has anyone successfully done this as a DIY installation? If so, do you have any useful advice? I also would...

I was surprised to find our car didn't have a cup holder in the front but have just seen you can get a natty looking, fold out MB item that fits in the centre console cubby hole that can hold two cups. I can find them on eBay but they are ~£60. Can anyone who has one say whether they are any...

Ideally NOS and genuine MB parts. Failing that then very good used or pattern items. PM or reply here if you have some for sale.

Hi, I'm looking for a single Rucha 5-spoke alloy to complete my 'set' of 3. If you have one please reply or PM me. Thanks -g

I just stumbled across the Viseeo MOSTO S1B, which appears to link to the W211's phone system and allow any bluetooth phone to connect. The advantages are that you use the factory phone system and the buttons on the wheel etc. Here's a link to one on eBay: Mercedes Benz C E CLK ML GL SLK...

Hi, I've bought a 2nd hand set of 16" wheels and tyres for my car, which came off the same model car (W211). The wheels and tyres are in great condition with ~6mm tread on the Continental tyres. However, 2 of the tyres have slightly more wear on the inside edges. My question is this...

Hi I've read that poor fuel economy for diesel cars can be related to thermostat issues. My car very occasionally gets to 90 degs by most often sits between 60 and 70 degs (nearer 60 it seems but the scale is hard to read precisely). When it was really cold a couple of month ago the urban...

I think my car was saying service 'D' due in <blah> miles but now it's saying service 'E' is due. Is this possible or must I have mis-read it first time? -g

Hi, I just thought I'd share my experience of repairing my folding mirror. I clipped another mirror in a narrow street. Really not very hard but enough to break the motor/gearbox part, meaning the mirror just flapped about. The only other damage was a small crack in the indicator lens. I...

Hi all, I've had BMWs for years but have joined you all after getting a w211 estate. When looking for a 7 seat car they all seemed either naff, brash or huge. It seemed like we'd have to choose the least awful car from the bunch. Then I remembered the MB estate had fold out seats, which...

Hi, I need to get my Dec 04 E-Class 320CDI estate serviced. It's showing it needs a 'D' service soon. I'm in London but I'm prepared to travel out to get a better deal. Any advice on good dealers and how to negotiate a better price, and to avoid any unnecessary costs would be greatly...