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Found a very good example e55 so I purchased it. Took it to a mb specialist to get the breather re sealed on both sides as it was leaking oil, while there I asked for a health check so now I am looking for parts and advice. The double ribbed pulley needs replacing due to play which is tearing...

Ok I'm having some issues with the correct tyre wall size to match front to back without any rubbing issues, I currently have a 245 35 19 front on 8.5j and rear is 275 35 19 on a 9.5j, my problem if you haven't already guessed is the huge tyre wall on the rear its terrible and ugly! So my...

After a fairly intense trouble shooting episode I have isolated the cause of the misfire on my E320 to the engine ECU I now need to get my ecu repaired, it apparently needs the transistors that fire the coil packs (another language to me) replacing , common fault. I have found a guy on the...

Hi New to Mercedes , but I'm running a grand Cherokee 27crd auto overland that has a 2.7 merc engine in, anyway I'm looking at getting a 05 c220 cdi est with 120k on and my question is what should I look out for if anything, Your advice would be well appreciated

Hi anyone in or near Dudley West Midlands with good knowledge of E320 CDI 2004. Had to leave my Merc there last week as the key fob not recognised by the ignition. I am fairly certain it is either a fuse in the boot or the key itself as it is cracked & just may require cleaning out. I can not...

Hi all, It's my 1st post so be gentle with me guys. I'm considering my 1st MB buys and its a CLK 55 AMG convertible. Its a 2 owner car with 184,000 KM's 2003 W209. It has full my history to 154k the the current owner (a mechanical engineer with 2 other a S600 and an ML AMG) did the last...

Hi everyone, joined here to get some real world advice and experience. Currently have an e46 M3 which I enjoy, but haven't really gelled with it. So looking around at other alternatives, have done the modded jap cars to death, and have got the fast Audi's out of my system as well...

Hi, Recently picked up a 13 Plate White C63 Amg Coupe after months of viewing bad examples :thumb: Had the car 2 weeks and it is the best car I have ever owned however the exhaust is so quiet in stock form. Gone through dozens of threads & posts but after some clarity on modding the...

Well it looks like my search for an R129 SL60 AMG is nearing its end as not been able to find anything other than silly price stuff. I'm not going to pay 30-50k for one as although rare are not worth that to me. They are a modded SL500 at the end of the day and not thatuch better. Certainly...

Hello all. I currently run a BMW 320d estate but as the children are getting older I could do with more space. The obvious would be to move up to 5 series, but while I like the way the BMW drives I've not been totally happy with the ownership/reliability thing. So I'm wondering about a...

I still haven't found the car I want. I've seen a few C class mercs now and wondered what the differences are, other than size between the C and E class estates.

Newly-acquired project car - 1992 129.066 500SL, RHD, M119.960 engine, 113k miles. Trying to remove the airbox assembly for inspection yesterday and even though I tried to be careful I had a mishap.:fail See video https://youtu.be/XmyfiEamCtQ It's the check valve, isn't it? Could...

New owner of a 5.5 w212 E63 S. As with a few of the chaps on here looking to get a bit more noise out of it. Have spoke to acid at MSL and recommended the resonator and cat delete through Torqueflow. Has anyone had that specific thing done? Any feedback? Happy with noise? And importantly any...

Hi guys. Are there any common major (expensive) problems/reliability issues with these? I tend to think not as you see so many of them being used as taxis. Are there any optional extras that you would deem as must haves? Is the sport better for standard options/ generally a nicer place to...

It is a 2007 E class 320 cdi estate. The longest pipe is heavily corroded at the rear O/S and needs replaced. I have taken off the covers and see that it is only the last two feet of pipe that has any corrosion. The rest is as new but appears to be one piece from the flexi-hose at the rear...

Evening all, new member as of 5 mins ago looking for input & advice. I test drove a 2007 clk63 amg black series today and subject to sorting an issue with the ppf with the dealer I am intending on buying it. Just wondered if any body could offer any buying advice or knows any of the cars...

Hi Everyone I'm looking for a cheap, reliable, and comfortable second-hand car with an auto box and have seen a few 2004/2005 Mercedes C180s which I quite like. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me if there any particular faults I should be looking out for. Thanks Ian

Hi All About to begin swapping out rear subframe on '96 e280 estate. I am looking to buy a couple of used rear hubs to clean up and attach to the new frame. Are rear hubs standard across the years/range or do I need to buy a specific hub for my car/year? I have seen a good one on ebay from...

Ok. I'm still undecided. I'm torn between a Merc E350 sport 2010, BMW 530D Msport and the Audi A6 3 litre diesel All are 3 litre diesel estates. I've driven the Merc and enjoyed it apart from the placement of the gear lever and brakes. I also tested the BMW but it was a 520d. The only...

Hi all, Just about to pull the trigger and order a C63S Coupe, new. Swapping my 2016 M4. Before I do, does anyone have any advice or warnings/comments etc for me? I've never owned a Merc but can't resist that sound any longer! What are the current factory lead times also? Not what...