c180k

Hi all. I recently purchased a 55 plate 180k sports coupe sport. Last serviced Dec 2011 on 80k miles. The service indicator states next service in 9400 miles. Currently on 88k miles. If i have it serviced when the indicator tells me it will be probably early 2014 (over 2 years since last...

I was on the M62 near Leeds with the average speed cameras, I set the cruise control to 50mph, once the cameras was finished, I stuck to about 60mph. I've had a average of 42 mpg over a 250ish mile journey, Liverpool to Minehead without even trying but never got a pic of that. Pity i don't get...

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy either a C220 CDI (56 Reg, 66k) or a C180k (55 Reg, 56k). I prefer the C220 given the better fuel economy (and it's a bit cheaper), but am a bit concerned by my driving patterns - that is, to / fro the station every day (1.5 miles each way) and then some...

Hi Folks, Please take a moment to help me - I'm at the end of my tether. I have a 2004 W203 271 engine C180 Auto. ~60,000 mile on the clock. I bought it about 17 months ago. Problem: The fuel consumption is awful. Always has been. Around town I'm getting about 20mpg avg. 28mpg on...

Hi, Last night when I was setting off home, when I started the car up it started juddering and shaking at low revs. It didn't do this on the previous journey (and it was still warm when I started it up). Its idle speed is below 1000rpm. When I set soff driving last night, it seemed ok...

Hi, I found a 2006 C180k Avantgarde (Auto) in black with black leather and I've been offered it for a reasonable price (£5k) from an indie dealer. Its had one lady owner from new, looks straight, I had a test drive and all seemed fine. Its got full service history and looks like its been kept...

Has anyone have any idea of the dimensions? I'm wanting to buy drilled and grooved front discs and pads from a C32 AMG...the dimensions of those are as follows - Front Discs Specification: Vented - Studs 5 Disc diameter 300.0mm Disc thickness 28.0mm Overall height 46.5mm Centre diameter...

Hi All, New to the MB scene but am considering a W204 C180k auto, 2008 year. I have seen one with 90k miles and full MB service history, but am wondering if there are specific issues I should be looking out for, things that typically need replacing/can go wrong at the 90-100k mark etc. ? e.g...

Hi All, This morning I noticed my dashboard clock time was incorrect, it was displaying the time that I switched the ignition off the previous night. I tried resetting the time and the clock works whilst I am in the car, with engine running and even without it running. But as soon as I leave...

A simple thing, I imagine, but I have had the washer cover smashed on my 2005 c180 estate and have got a new one from MB but the rear washer doesn't wash - water just comes out down by the spindle. Having looked at another thread on this forum I seem to be missing the nozzle that sits inside...

Could do with little advice if anybody could spare some... Have test driven and fallen in love with an '04 C180K, looks very clean and has clearly been well loved throughout its 73k miles including a full house of Merc stamps in the service book. Is there anything i should know?... like don't...

Hi all, I'm new here, does anyone know how to remove the rear outer window trim on a C180 K please? Regards to all, mario

Mercedes C180 Kompressor 1.8 Petrol, 6 speed manual, 4dr, full leather, Metallic Green Black, Top of the range Avantgarde spec with sports pack including 17inch sports alloys, exthaust, suspension, uprated break discs etc. Climate Control, OBC, ESP, Full leather, 177,000 business miles with...

Hi All, Mrs Ice has decided to get a new car and we have seen the above advertised locally. She currently drives a c200cdi avantgarde SE auto - 2006 estate. So is the above going to feel less special and even slower, as the c200 cdi is a little slow?? What do you all think? 1.6K in a...

I have developed a very simple tuning box for C 180 Kompressor. Development and test is done on my own MY 2003, but I would like test reports from installations on 2004b and later, preferably low-mileage engines. Installation is fully reversible and safe but requires cutting into the engine...

For sale is my beautiful Mercedes C180K. 2005 05 plate Avantgarde se auto model with only 35,000 miles on the clock. I purchased the car in August 2010 from a family friend who was moving to south wales and selling his wifes car. He had purchased the car when it was six months old and the...

Hello, this is my first post on this forum as i am looking to upgrade to a c class 180k 3 door 200-2004 for my next car as i love mercs and the insurance for me once i turn 19 and get my years no claims (not long after Christmas) will be £1200! compared to the £2100 i pay for my 1.2 corsa b now...

Fitting aux/cable harness in c180k Hi everyone, Im new the MBClub after recently purchasing my first mercedes. I have a C180 K 2006 coupe sports edition. Really happy with it and drives like a dream. I would like to fit a aux cable so I can connect my IPOD. I've read quite a few threads and I...

Hi everyone, Im new the MBClub after recently purchasing my first mercedes. I have a C180 K 2006 coupe sports edition. Really happy with it and drives like a dream. I would like to fit a aux cable so I can connect my IPOD. I've read quite a few threads and I was just wondering if someone can...

Hey Guys, Im new to the forum and would like some help please. When I press the remote fob the driver door lock pops up but the when i pull the door handle sometimes it doesnt open, when i pull it again it occasionally opens but it can take up to six pulls of the handle for it to open? I stood...