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Hi all I have just put my indoor/outdoor cover up for sale on EBay - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=17134709645 I'm looking to replace it with a good quality, soft indoor only variety - maybe something like this...

Can anyone tell me where the OBD port is please - do I have to remove fascia under steering wheel - by pedals ? Cheers Mike W

Hi Yesterday, tried to start car (2001 SL500 R129) for first time in a few weeks. When I turned key, the roll bar deployed (scaring the crap out of me) and engine didn't start - just clicking noise After trying to charge battery to no avail I replaced with new one this morning Had a variety of...

My 1991 SL500 failed its MoT today on a broken front o/s suspension spring I have checked my parts manual and as far as I can tell the correct part number is A1293210804 - but the manual is a but vague on part numbers versus model year Can anyone confirm please? Also any recommendation on...

I am new to convertible ownership and like to keep on top of preventative maintenance wherever possible Any advice please on water-proofing the hood on my SL500 R129. My car is about 12 years old and the roof appears to be in good condition - and mostly beads when sprayed with the hose - I...

We have a number of cars in the family and I am considering an Autel scanner These scanners work on petrol cars from 2001 - so I understand My R129 is a 2001 model - does anyone know if it has OBD that I can attach scanner to? I understand that what I will be able to do with scanner is...

Would it be possible for anyone with the correct access to extract my Data Card info for my SL500 R129 please...? VIN = WDB1290682F199749 Many thanks in advance regards MW

Went to Surrey Rolling Road last Saturday with some old Porsche 928 club friends and had my SL500 on the dyno. Never been to a rolling road before - very interesting experience. SL seemed to perform very well (IMO) BHP - 310.6 (Original Spec is 306BHP) Torque delivery - good Air / Fuel Ratio...

Apologies for the random question - but I keep an eye on EBay for R129 SL stuff and I never cease to be amazed at the number of hard tops for sale... Why so many? Why do they get separated from their cars? Any theories? Thanks ike W

I am about to replace all 4 brake discs and pads Where is the best place to buy please and what should I expect to pay? Secondly - the hand brake is virtually non-functioning - is this generally just an adjustment - or are there parts I may as well order at same time as pads and discs...

Some shots from recent charity day at Prescott Hill Speed Climb in Gloucestershire.. Click on menu item - "Prescott Hill Charity Day"

I just missed out on an original R129 tool kit / roll on EBay today Does anyone out there have one surplus to requirements please? I'm looking for a complete kit for a 2001 model SL500 Or, info on other MB models that have the same tool kit Many thanks Mike W Or - if anyone can tell me if...

My SL500 came with a Becker Grand Prix hi-fi with BlueTooth and iPod connectivity The model appears to be a 544 - (see photo) - although I can not see any reference to this model on the Becker site - so I am presuming its something like a 7990...? The unit powers up every time and the display...

Just had my wheels refurbed by local company in Tewkesbury - "Reinventing The Wheel" Very pleased with job - and they did them in time for me to show car at Prescott Hill Speed Climb tomorrow (Cheltenham Rotary Charity day) Here's a before and after photo: regards Mike W...

It felt almost spring-like yesterday had the top down and got my first proper photos of my SL500 R129 Mike Williams | SL500 - April

Hi I am looking to get the wheels on my SL500 R129 refurbished However I understand that the wheels that I have are imitation split rims - and as you can see from photos below - they are missing a few of the rim bolts/studs I would like to replace these and understand that you can buy...

Hi - I wonder if the collective forum knowledge can identify this item please? I found it on the back seat of my X5 a few weeks ago - and have no idea what it is. The car had just come back from BMW crash repair centre following major rework - I have no idea whether the item is connected...

Nice little Sunday morning job Replaced the cracked and broken number plate lamp lenses with new Mercedes parts (A1248200756) - £35.04 for the pair Replaced C5W bulbs with equivalent LED bulbs - £5.90 for the pair (EBay - Starlights) Job time - 15 minutes

Hi - looking for some advice please I am trying to access the driver's seat belt mounting point - which has a cover over it. Does anyone know the process for removal of that cover please? I can see there is one screw point - see photo - but can not see anything else Many thanks in...

As I am now built for comfort - not speed - I find the seat belt on my SL500 R129 more than a little snug... I am considering trying a seat belt extender - I know there will be cries of safety issues, invalidating insurance, etc. but please humour me - I have considered all those issues and...