i am thinking of buying a mercedes sec 500 160k with full history only three previous owners are there anythings i need to look out for as in common faults
it does have an idel issue where revs drop when warm this started after thr engine was cleaned using a pressure washer
Driving my SL500 (2004) at speed, I heard a loose panel flapping underneath. When I stopped to investigate, a small section was breaking off. I snapped off the loose piece & went on my way - all fine.
It seems likely that the panel is intended to deflect water.
The car will be due for service...
Hi All,
As per the title I am in need of a new front section/cat. I have an old one with melted internals to swap to cover scrap value if interested or just a normal sale
Also if people are aware of what they are worth scrap wise and where close to London(Uxbridge) I could sell it that might...
Any one seen or driven one?
I love the design, the squatness and the width. The rear is a bit too bulky, but I suspect it may look different in the metal.
Sounds absolutely amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHw-uuKzdBs
We are looking for a quick sale on my partners 2006 SL350 due to having found a car to replace it.
3.5 V6 - 270bhp
76,000 miles
Full Service history
MOT until July 2018 (no advisories)
Next service Feb 2018
Black leather heated memory seats
Aircon re-gassed last year
Front tyres have...
Hi was looking for some silicone spray , and i came across this on Ebay Item nuber 272000605544 6 tins of this silicone for £19-99 . Mine have just turned up real good deal..
Hi guys,
After buying this car from mercedes last may I have to finally sell my pride & joy as I now have 4 children so need a bigger vehicle (Mercedes GL springs to mind). I've advertised it on Autotrader so added the link here to make it easy.
its got 4 service from mercedes dealers and last...
Going to Spa race weekend in about 10 days and saw this for sale with Bonhams.
UK plates, belongs to a member here?
Not sure how to link photos.
Bonhams : 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible with Hardtop Chassis no. WDB107461A069449 Engine no. 117964 12 002895
Where is the best place to buy one of these , or should i say who gives the best discount , i read somewhere they have to be coded so that is ebay out of the window .
I was having non starting issues so replaced the batteries and the brake light switch , and also the starter motor as i was...
As anyone done this? Northcoast500.com It's a bit of a dream of mine, but I doubt I'll do it as I strongly suspect my husband would now not be able to get in/out of my little car due to arthritis. I look at this website so often. So, anyone done it? Anyone done it in a very old car? Best...
Woman ordered to pay £24,500 in parking charges
Court orders woman to pay £24,500 to private parking company
With the caveat it happened in Scotland, here's an extract
Spotted one very close to me, sensible miles/price.
I've brought the vin spec list up but on this model I don't know what were options and what weren't.
It doesn't appear to have much, not even heated seats. Surely they weren't an option on the avantgarde spec?
Should it have Comand? Ad says so...
Hi, I have a 2008 CLS 500 (5.5 M273 engine), a while back I had a hot oil smell every time I drove it, turns out it was the cam blanking plug on the right hand bank, changed that and the strong oil smell went away.
Apart from occasionally I get a similar smell, but not as strong when its been...
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I'm new to mercedes and purchased a 2005 cls500 3 weeks ago , however when I was having the bumper sprayed the you sent me a message saying it would not start , then later it started , last weekend I went out in it all OK but when I stopped for fuel it wouldn't start , it was stuck on...
I appreciate diagnosing these kinds of things is very difficult over the internet, but I'm wondering if anyone has any bright ideas before I give up on the infernal thing.
Around 7 months ago head gasket failure was diagnosed due to over pressurisation of the cooling system causing coolant to...
Garmin 500 cycling gps in box excellent condition comes with charger, lead, instructions and stem mount in excellent condition pm if interested can post at additional cost
£80