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    Goodyear or Michelin and Can I use tyres with different load index and speed rating?

    I need to change the tyres on my W205 (67 sport). The current tyres are Continental 225/50 R17 W94. Do i need to stick to W and 94 or can I use different ones? If so can I use a lower speed rating? I am looking at: Goodyear efficientGrip performance which are the correct W94 but are £117...
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    Is this normal when engaging reverse?

    In my previous W205 (2015 SE) engaging the reverse gear was quick quick and flawless. All it needed is a light touch of the break pedal and flick the lever. However in my newer W205 (2017 Sport) engaging the reverse is a pain and fails 50% of the time on first try. A message comes up to say...
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    Engine management light has turned on

    Just noticed the engine management light has turned on. Do I need to take the car to dealership straight away? Should the warranty cover this sort of issue?
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    Difference between A and B services?

    What is the difference between the A and B service? Would it benefit the car if I had an A service every year (instead of alternating between A and B) or is it a waste of money?
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    TA is driving me insane. Any way to turn off?

    Does anyone know if there is a way to turn Traffic announcements permanently off please? They are driving me absolutely insane. When I am listening to Radio i do to options and then untick the TA option. I do exactly the same when listening to Media. However as soon as I have turned the car...
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    Any C200 Sport (2017) owners that can help please?

    Just boughta saloon C200 Sport (67 numberplate) to replace my previous saloon C200 Exec (15 numberplate) and i have noticed a few things which don't look right. 1. When I am driving, whenever I brake to a standstill the gear indicator only goes down to D2 and never D1. The only time it shows D1...
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    Is Stargard insurance worth it?

    Is Stargard insurance worth it? Mercedes charge £399 for (I assume) 3 years. What does it cover?
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    Fitting dashcam...what and where?

    Getting a 67 numberplate C200 Sport in the next week or so to replace my previous one which was written off in a recent head on collision. So thinking about fitting a front and rear dashcam on it. What brand is recommended and anywhere in particular that are good fitting them? I'm looking for...
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    How can I tell if the hardware is Melco or Panasonic on C200?

    Looking at a 67 plate C200 Sport (petrol). Can someone tell me how I can tell if the etertainment hardware is the old Melco or the new Panasonic please? Also how do i know if the car has the executive package or not? It only says Sport and not Sport executive.
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    Petrol or diesel?

    I did have a discussion regarding this 3 years ago prior to buying my previous car and at the time things were up in the air in regards to the future of diesel so I went with the petrol version. Have things changed 3 years on? I am not talking in regards to efficiency/mpg because I know that...
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    Is selling used cars so disliked by Mercedes dealerships?

    I went to the MB dealership in Macclesfield today and said that I wanted to buy a used Merc. I was asked to take a sit or browse until one of the salespeople arrived. 10 minutes later a guy arrives wearing jeans and a polo top (what happened to the suited and booted salespeople? or are they for...
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    C200SE or C300h? Help choosing a new car please

    Following a recent unpleasant accident it looks very likely my W205 is going to be a write-off. I'm preparing for this eventuality and looking at getting another as I need the car for work. Not sure what my 2015 C200SE petrol (around 37k miles on the clock) will be valued at. Looking to spend...
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    Tinting windows and lights - what to look out for?

    I'm thinking about tinting the rear windows and the headlights and rear lights on my W205. Found a place in Manchester (Autowrapmanchester.co.uk) which does them for a reasonable price and with 10 year warranty. Is there anything I need to look out for? Any rules and regulations to be mindful...
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    Michelin CrossClimate+ or ContiEcoContact 5?

    Time to change the tyres on my W205 and was wondering what you gouys would recommend? I have done some research and the Michelin CrossClimate+ are rated quite high generally. However this is not the case on National Tyres website. They seem to rate the Conti higher than Michelin.In fact they...
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    Changing break pads- best place, price and brand?

    The rear pads on my W205 are 90% worn off and will soon need replacing. I had the B1 service done recently and the MB service guy said it would cost £370 to replace the rear brakepads which sounded quite extortionate to me. He went back and forth a couple of times to "speak with the manager" and...
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    Is service plan transferable?

    When I bought my W205 from MB dealership I also set up a service plan for 3 years. Is this plan only available to that particular dealership or is it transferable? I'm thinking it might be better for me to take the car to the Macclesfield MB rather than Stockport.
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    What coolant for W205 petrol?

    I had a warning come up asking me to top up coolant and a few days later the air conditioning has stopped working. I assume this is a sort of automatic switch off as protection? What type of coolant should I use please?
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    Is this part suitable for my model?

    Will this one be compatible with my w205 saloon? https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tuning-styling-mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-front-emblem-bonnet-black.htm
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    A protected claims insurance question...

    Been with my current insurer for 5 months and have a 6 years no claims discount. Paying around £600 per year. I thought I had ticked the option to protect my claims but it turns out I havent. And I cant add that option on now so far into the policy. To cancel the current policy costs £50. Should...
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    Any advice on the best option to fix car after minor accident?

    Sadly I have damaged the front side panel (passenger side). As I was turning out of a carpark I did not notice a very low wall which hit the side panel in the middle (between the door and wheel) and dented and scratched it. When the side panel went in it also pushed the screenwash fluid...
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