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Just a quick one to say that on my 1990 260E the other day, the electric windows stopped working (except that they worked fine when either front door was open, since they're powered that way as well) and the headlight flash and windscreen wiper had died... turned out to be a bit of white...

If anyone is looking for new wiper blades for their R129, have a look at this... The early Range Rover L322 headlight wipers look identical, same mounting pin and (I think) same length. Plus the motor Land Rover used is a Bosch unit, so I think it's a common component. Have a look at Land Rover...

Hi all, I've got a puzzling one. MY 1997 SL280 has a habit of closing its passenger window, even when the ignition is off and the keys are out. This seems to be leading to the battery draining (unless there is another fault, but this would seem to be the prime suspect and I'm not aware of...

This is why you shouldn't believe everything (sometimes, ANYTHING) that you read in the papers... Nation's potholes are bigger than the Isle of Wight | Metro News Now, I saw the original news release from this, from the PR company for LV (who own Britannia Rescue). The chump got his maths...

Hi all. I noticed some time ago, after changing my wiper for the standard MB24 Bosch one from ECP (at a very good price, thanks again guys!) that it seems to hit the windscreen rubber on the driver's side. I've even gone to the extreme of trimming the rubber wiper blade back with scissors as...

...anyone else there this morning? I took the SL out for the journey, and the A272 was a HOOT.

Hi all, you might want to have a quick look at Halfords online or in the nearest store to stock up on bulbs - they're apparently cutting down on the "older" models of bulb, eg H1, H3, H4 etc, and are flogging off the Bosch ones - even the fancier "all weather" etc. ones - for peanuts. I've well...

Evening all. I wonder if someone can shed some light on a quandary... The E220 seems to be getting hotter than I would expect, particularly on a long run. There's some evidence of mayonnaise in the coolant header tank, BUT it's old and the previous owner had the HG done - there's no sign of any...

Would anyone like a dark blue W124 bonnet in reasonable condition? I've just bought this one - Mercedes W124 facelift bonnet, needs paint | eBay - for 99p, and I only want it for the sound deadening panel! :-) Alex

Since it looks like the previous owner blew them to kingdom come (the cone is actually reversed on the driver's side - it's sticking out!!), I'm after a pair of SL main speakers if anyone's upgraded theirs...

I know they're not technically an MB specialist, but I just got my Mercedes Audio 10 CD (Alpine MF2910 - and I can see why they called it an "MF") back from them, complete with working code (main dealer didn't have it, apparently my SL was ordered from the factory without audio... wonder why...

Grrrrr. On the first attempt, the emissions were very high - subsequently explained by the lack of a catalytic converter in the system (how on Earth do you get a car that's had its cat removed through an MOT?!). I've rectified that, but now the emissions on the fast idle test come in only just...

Hi all, I've used Ian in the past - ex-main dealer (Rose and Young), extremely knowledgable and very helpful, and very reasonable rates. I've got my SL booked in with him for next Monday... let's see what he finds!!! :crazy:

Non-AMG type... basically, I saw this going on eBay and couldn't resist it. I've already got the later-type bumpers in good condition on mine so I don't need it, but if anyone has damaged bumpers or sills this could be a good way to tidy it up! Unpainted, as new, and I don't think there's any...

Just found out that Turners on Purley Way, who are fairly well regarded, have a STAR machine! Result. :thumb::thumb:

...because I don't think I ever did one when I joined!! Afternoon all. Serial Mercedes bigamist in the Croydon area, happy to lend a spanner, towing strap, or shoulder to cry on to anyone in need of the above. :-) Alex.

Hi all, I've managed to vastly improve my W124 E220's driver's seat using the fabric from the passenger side of a sadly-deceased E280 with the same cloth; so I've now got the rest of the seat from the E280 and the experience of disassembling two W124 seats! Would anyone like (a) some help...