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Hi Everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for the great posts and information here. Since ordering my car a couple of weeks ago (1st ever MB) I have been reading posts ever since. I ordered a new C250 cdi sport saloon with following spec; - Solid Black Paint - Cappucino Leather (ideally...

This is my first tour of 2012 and it co-incides approximately with my fourth year of driving Mercedes cars. I decided last week a good detailing was in order, so the car was washed, clayed and waxed. I do not want to use polish as it is a cutting agent and the paint as I have discovered on...

just wondered if anyone else is counting down & i could share my increasing excitement with them? :bannana: (& avoiding the need to bore everyone else rigid in the process! :p) we went to finalise the deal yesterday, walking up to the showroom doors, "ooh! that's the blue on that cabrio at the...

:bannana: forgive my excitement, i can't help it! :o the deal was done yesterday with MB Chesterfield, thank you for the recommendations :thumb: E350CDI Cabriolet Sport 125 Edition indigolite blue, alpaca grey/black interior with brushed aluminium trim only extra is airscarf just the...

Hi have been wanting 2 join 4 ages got round 2 it finally have been searching forum for advice and is the best around for all mb owners currently own a w203 c220 cdi 2005 auto 4 2 yrs looking 2 get next new model up definatly manual diesel auto is very very thirsty specialy if u ava icthy foot...

Fairly regularly get a slight hesitation in 1st gear when pulling off from stationary. Right foot is pressed to the floor and nothing happens for a split second ... then it connects. Checked fluid level manually ....its fine. Service book states oil changed once. Mileage now at 86K. Car is...

Hi, My silver W208 is having some bodywork done and I thought I would assemble a few items to give it a good clean and protect when I get it back. I have read the threads on here and had a look at detailing world and have decided the following items should get me started. Meguiars Thick...

Exhaust CATS and upcoming MOT changes... As we approach the revised MOT I think 01/2012, is there any more knowledge about the CAT situation (specifically regarding those with multiple CATS and 1 or more having been removed) i.e.: "No, your car still has a CAT fitted, regardless of how many...

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Hello everyone, just bought a 53 plate ML350 and thought I would join the club. Had car 4 days so far and absolutely loving it. Any advice or help will be gratefully received as complete novice when it comes to Mercedes vehicles. Looking forward to many miles of Mercedes motoring. :D

2003 E220 CDI Engine OM646.961, trans 716.649 - manual shift six speed, 138k miles Every so often when I let out the clutch in 1st gear she pops out with a hellacious bump and of course the engine revs away. I put it back in and she takes off as normal. Happens more often if I'm in a hurry...

Hi folks, just wanted to introduce myself after buying BMW's for years I now own my first MB, a CLK 230K ,given to me by my wife as a surprise for my 40th!!!:D I'd really appreciate any suggestions on how I could make it more unique without being tacky, I was thinking about changing the grille...

The new SLK 250 CDI: Sports car performance with the fuel economy of a sub-compact Press Release Stuttgart, Aug 17, 2011 For the first time, Mercedes-Benz is offering the sporty SLK Roadster with a diesel engine. The 150 kW (204 hp) four-cylinder power unit puts the two-seater at the...

hello all, just purchased my 1st ever MB a 212 eclass 200, the forum looks the place to be, for newcomers like myself, am sure i will learn a lot and hopefully contribute also.

Today I gave the Elite Detailer Team a call to place an order (had to do it online) and was given all the advice and guidance I could ask for. Such a helpful bloke! I hope he see's this as I'm grateful. So after our chat finding out what results I want and budget I've firstly decided to go...

Hi all, thought I better introduce myself as i've been lurking and gaining a bit of useful info prior to purchasing my 1st Mercedes. I've gone for a 2007 W203 C320 CDI Avanguard SE Estate. It was a 1 owner car, with a mixture of main dealer & specialist service history with 105k miles. I've...

For the German speakers among you: http://www.adac.de/_mm/pdf/Testbericht%20AEBS-Internet_75482.pdf For everyone else, I am sure that there is a translated version somewhere on the net...

I have had the pleasure of owning my E Class Cab for just over a year now and what better than to treat it to some TLC for the year ahead! Paintwork cleansed with AG HD Cleanser, followed by 3 layers of AG HD Wax over 3 days with 24 hours inbetween each layer... Should see this through to next...

A couple of good looking cars if I do say so myself :D The mighty C63 in brilliant silver....stunning car Kamal! Good to see you and that beast last night Marty....she sure takes a good photo!:thumb: Was a nice surprise to see you there last night buddy. Loved the big "E"

Hi Guys, Im looking to get a SLK 55 AMG, low mileage around 30k. Obviously I will need to see full documented Service History but im not sure what else I should be looking for? This will be my first ever MB :cool: Usually how many miles will a clutch last? Are there any known issues with...