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Car needs these parts. Local garage says he can get good quality non OE parts at reasonable cost. Should I get OE Mercedes parts or is cost not justified? Thanks Piers

Hello everyone, new to this forum and Mercedes. The reason I am here is a neighbour of mine is selling his 500se and as I have always admired it, it looks like its coming my way. The trouble is I know nothing about these cars. It is an F reg 1989 500se in a burgundy colour with cream cloth trim...

Hello everyone, new to this forum and Mercedes. The reason I am here is a neighbour of mine is selling his 500se and as I have always admired it, it looks like its coming my way. The trouble is I know nothing about these cars. It is an F reg 1989 500se in a burgundy colour with cream cloth trim...

Mercedes 500 SE W126 for sale, classic cars for sale uk (Car: 89167)

I've decided to start a buffet company and have bought a van so the 500SE has to go I'm afraid, :( The car is taxed until the end of the month and has done 131,000 miles. It drives great and the cream leather is in great condition. There's some wear in the drivers side upper part of the seat...

Hi All, I've got a problem on my W126. I've just had the bearing changed on the front left wheel and since I got it back from the garage, the ABS keeps activating at slow speeds. Just as I come to a complete stop, it turns on and makes the (drrrrrrr) noise and shakes the pedal. It's...

Hi Guys Should I buy from Mercedes? Thanks Piers

The stainless steel(?) brightwork on my front and rear bumpers is mint with no rust bubbles etc. I believe this is a known rust problem area of this car - the rust comes through from the inside out. Is there anything one can do to prevent this happening? I have had car waxoyled but wasn't...

Use car mainly in winter so wet weather performance important.....any ideas? Thanks Piers

I'm noticing a pronounced squeaking/creaking noise when slowly manouevering, going over bumps etc...is it the springs or....? Thanks Piers

How often should this be carried out? Thanks Piers

Takes about 15 minutes to get lukewarm and about 30 mins to get hot? So not much use! Any ideas on what is wrong? Thanks in advance.

Didn't quite know where to post this so I went for interior. My 500SE is 17 years old so understandably some things aren't working as they once were. Anyone got any idea what is a likely solution to the pneumatic door closing that's not working any more? Ian

Does anyone know where I might find replacement mirrors that fit in the headlining above the rear seats, please?:dk: They're for a 1992 500SE W140.

I apologise to anyone who thinks this is a silly question but I've not long bought a 500SE 1992. Can anyone tell me whether this has a cam-belt or timing chain and when it would need changing. It's done 95k. Thanks.:dk:

1) If I claim on insurance should I trust Autoglass (or whichever national chain they will insist I use)? 2) If I tell them my current screen has 'green tint at top' will that ensure they bring correct one? 3) Are there any difficulties unique to changing a 500SE screeen I should tell...

GENUINE MERCEDES W126 S CLASS RUBBER MAT SET 79-91 on eBay (end time 10-Nov-09 12:15:57 GMT) Just ordered a set...just checked, not avaialble any more from Mercedes.

How often should I (local garage!) change oil & filter? Which oil should I use? Thanks Piers

Thanks to all for the pre-buying advice.

Mercedes don't stock any more. None on ebay. Does anybody know where I can buy one? Thanks Piers