280cdi

First post after swapping my 300c crd for a e class 280 cdi...so hello. Just given it a full service which was pretty familiar as it has the same engine as the 300 so I am now working on the niggles... I have a E 211 2006 face lifted - the drivers wing mirror is jammed on the closed...

I have a W211 280CDi estate (March 2006). I unlock the car with remote key function as per usual. Central locking performs as expected. I put the key in ignition and the safety interlock unlocks (small familiar sound associated with this, I can then knock the Auto box out of Park with foot on...

Before Starting the car up yesterday I thought I'd check the water and oil. As I opened the expansion tank I saw the water was like coffee, reddish brown. Took it to the local Indy who said that gearbox oil had mixed in with coolant. It couldn't have come at a better time. What could be...

MB E class 280CDI 06 Model 50,000miles Car starts and runs perfectly until optimum 80degs running temp is reached. The car then loses power or stalls. With the engine management light on giving codes P0087,2017,2021, 2046, 2047, 2051 most relating "low rail pressure". The diagnostic shows good...

For sale is my 57 reg E class 280 cdi Sport, i've owned it for the last 3 years, Iridium silver, full service history, 1 year MOT, 1 year tax, 85,000 motorway miles. Just had full service, new glow plugs and relay. Lovely car in fantastic condition. £9250:eek:

Hi Guys I am a little out of my comfort zone when it comes to modern Merc Diesels, my car being an e320 couipe w124. Anyway, the wife wants a used R-class for driving the family in. they are looking like a bargain second hand at the moment and we will prob look at getting one in the next few...

Looking to possibly change to an '09 plate 280CDi. Would welcome any feedback on these re running costs, fuel economy reliability issues etc. Would run this as a chauffeur vehicle doing approx 90k miles pa to replace my '07 220 CDI which has been very reliable and averaging 47ish mpg. Is the...

My mate just phoned me from Manchester this morning, his W211 55 plate E280 Cdi looks as if it has got a broken spring, he stays in Glasgow and drove down to Manchester last night, went out this morning to drive to head office and noticed the car sitting at a funny angle. The car is just out...

Hi folks I am considering a new(ish) C class or E class diesel estate and am puzzled by the difference between the 280 and 320 models - I am told they have the same engine but when you take the difference in spec into consideration, there is still about £2.5k price difference between them. Is...

Hi All, My W211 (I just found out what it is called at the factory) saloon suffered an inch square punctured alloy this morning. There was a bang and a loud revolving clunking. I took the tyre off and imagine my surprise. A large piece of metal sticking out of the tyre and a 'hole' in the...