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    sl500 r129 progress report from recent purchase

    Hi, As it is a lovely afternoon here in the south I thought i would share an update of the fun I have been having bringing my (new to me) 1991 500sl up to standard... I bought it unseen from ebay (big risk but guy couldnt use a camera and has trouble typing it seems...) on bank holiday...
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    Look what I discovered!

    stunning mercedes w123 300d For Sale (1984) on Car And Classic UK [C500233] or maybe it is worth 9k..... I dont think so though :)
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    New Member

    Hi :)
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    New C220 advice.

    I have a 2010 (same shape) c220 cdi estate amg in pearlescent/metallic black. 18" AMG wheels, full kit, etc. Looks awesome in black on sunday when it is cleaned and polished. Looks tatty by 5.30pm monday on the way home from work. Great car though - good MPG, space and a real headturner - and...
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    Hello from Peterborough :)

    Sounds good - pics should be good :)
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    MBClub and PCS GTG 2014 on the 17th of May

    Sl500 cleaned up, just doing some detailing.... Is it OK to be at garage for around 11.30am before we go to the pub display? We have a long drive :)
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    Wheel bolt cross threaded

    I meant of course see what happens! Ha!
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    Which R129 Variant To Buy ?

    For what its worth I thought I would share my thoughts on this. I have had quite a few mercs over the years inc amg editions etc. I bought my first 129 sl last monday.. it is the 500 and after a little bit of sorting out today (still a few dashboard sensor lights occasionally appearing) I have...
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    Wheel bolt cross threaded

    Thanks for all your replies - Im gonna attack it saturday and wee what occurs :) I will keep you posted..
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    Hello everyone!

    Hi - I spoke to a guy from Croatia a few weeks ago and he told me that there are lots of super high mileage MB out in that part of Europe - in fact he said many found it funny that we would say 100k is high mileage :)
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    Wheel bolt cross threaded

    Hi all while being ripped off for oil, coolant, tracking, tyres, balancing and camber adjustment at my local friendly shop i have just been informed that one of the bolts on the rear wheel on my sl500 is seized and can not be removed. They do not want to put too much pressure on it so the...
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    slk pics bought with 32k on and full history one owner This is a 2000 slk 230 komp - i bought it in from chelmsford car auction with 32k and full history.. was a good car as well... full story to follow... I have just noticed how many mercs I have been through :doh:
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    The 280se was a late w108 - i am searching for more pics but it is the one in the middle (of course!) and it was a great car - i will do the full story tomorrow (when I have time... oh ok while Im at work!!)
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    Some pics of the mercs over the years! Found some pics - more to follow. I forgot about some of them. I think to summarise I have owned the following: 190e 2.0 - 1990 230ce - 1991 320ce - 1992 e200 estate - 1995 250 - 1974 i think 280se 1971 230clk - 2000 c32 amg - 2002 s320 cdi -...
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    Finally I found a pic of the 280se - lovely car that was! Bought from a storage facility where a russian banker had left the country without paying his bill..... I helped them recover the £3200 owing..... Also found some more pics of mercs I have owned over the years - i forgot the rotten 250...
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    MBClub and PCS GTG 2014 on the 17th of May

    Thanks so much see you at the workshops about 9.30/10 - is that right?
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    Awesome - I m in Dunmow just down the road from you Conquistador - do let me know when Bluewater is on I would like to come along :)
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    MBClub and PCS GTG 2014 on the 17th of May

    Hi, Can i take a spot please? Just picked up my 500sl :) Is anyone heading from Essex way? Will be great to meet up with you all!
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    Hello! Essex Merc fan here

    I was just looking at a thread and remembered I also had a slk230 komp for a few months.... i guess it is just a w123 I havent had the pleasure of owning.... still I am sure the sl500 is the best car yet...... I went through a tunnel last night with the hood down and hit about 4000rpm.... this...
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