buying

Hi. My name is David. I am just about to purchase my first Mercedes and I particularly fancy a second generation C-class estate as we have a dog (is the pop up dog guard standard?) Although my wife would prefer an M-class. Could anybody here advise me as to things I should look out for...

Currently own a CL500 and I'm looking to get a ML to carry my fishing gear and the dogs etc any advice on issues to look out for ...... Cheers all Tel

Hi All Not new here as such, just not been a MB owner for several years......surprised my membership login still worked TBH. Anyway, Ive seen a SLK 320 up for sale and off to have a look at in the next hour and wanted to know if there are any obvious things to look for specific to the...

Morning all, I have recently purchased into MB driving by acquiring an ml 270, My first thoughts when driving over sleeping policemen was that the front shocks needed replacement. I quickly sent off for two shocks, and looked for help on the net, on how to fit them. I jacked the car up and...

Hi Guys, This is my first time post. I have been reading the forum for some time and have found the information very useful! Currently i have a c220 cdi which has been perfect, its drives around 4-5k a year and gets a full service every year regardless of mileage. i was looking to...

Hi I ordered a new E250 Cabrio at MB Bury St Edmunds on 6 April, paid £1000 deposit and was told delivery would be in 12 weeks, but they'd let me know when they had the "production date". After 4 weeks I called for an update. The update was MB had stopped production of the E250, but they...

Hi, Hoping to buy my fist Merc tomorrow, but like to know from expereinced people if i'm paying the right price for it. Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.1 C250 CDI BlueTEC Sport 7G-Tronic Plus 4dr (14 - on) registered June 2014 - mileage 16500 1 owner (dealer , used as a service vehical)...

Just wondering about this, while day dreaming about a G Wagen £87995 here otr £63900 in europe (not sure if thats otr) Firstly, how are MB with letting you order a RHD car in europe? Secondly, how would it work in practise? I found an interesting post on another forum, but didn't quite...

I have always loved the CL 2nd generation 99-06 and the prices have now fallen to the ridiculuos... I already have a very reliable '90 E190 2.5D and want to supplement my garage with a true AMG... So, want to get one within the next 3-6 months. Have read in the forums that the pre-facelift is...

Hi all, First post here as hopefully a soon to be owner of an R129 SL. I've seen what appears to be a cracking 2001 SL280 special edition in dark green with beige leather. It's being bought from a trader and the only downside is there is no hardtop with the car. Is this a big issue? I presume...

Hi there I'm looking at a rather nice looking used SL350 that's just over a year old and has ~9k on the clock. The previous keeper was one of the salespeople at the MB Retail Group dealership where the car is for sale. Apparently they all get a good offer on 1 year leases for cars and then...

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Hi everyone, just joined the forum and been looking through old posts. I'm considering buying a 3-4 year old e class but not sure which one to get. Can anyone tell me what are the differences between the 220, 250 and 350. obviously engine size is the main thing, I'm not really interested in...

Some may have followed my deliberations over a CL65 AMG Clearly the dealer with the car wants to sell it so no chance of objective advice I then called about 8 AMG MB dealers - complete mix of levels of help Some no interest at all in helping Others only too happy to chat Oddly enough...

Hi guys, I'm new here and looking to buy my first Mercedes Benz (probably a C220), and I really do need some help here. Apart from the authorised Mercedes Benz outlets, where are the next best places to buy a Mercedes from? I've been to and spoken to my closest authorised dealer, and...

Has anyone done this, and driven the car back to the UK? I have just bought a car in Portugal, and I want to bring it into the UK but a) you are not allowed to drive a foreign registered car as a UK resident - at all (DVLA) and b) I can't get insurance to drive it from Portugal unless I'm...

I have my eye on a 2010 Avantgarde 1700 petrol auto with 34,500 on the clock. My queries are : 1) What should I check in particular ? ( I am aware of checking service record record and similar basics ) 2) I have heard that parts are no longer available if there are problems with the auto...

Seen a couple of 2006 E350 Sports for sale. Do they suffer with the balance shaft problem like the 2.8 V6 engines? Also looking at E280 and E320 CDi Sports around 2007....lovely looking cars but how reliable are they on the whole?

I am considering purchasing a 2003-2005 E500. I know very little about the cars but what sort of things should I be looking at before commiting to buying one? Found a couple with the AMG kit and they look lovely... Are the engines bullet proof> Any guidance is appreciated.

Hi, I am looking for 56 - 09 E320CDI saloon with features such as heated leather, bi-xenon, memory seats, through loading etc. One car I came across has MB service history and not too high mileage - just over 100k. MOT history contains a number of waarying signs of bad ownership such as...