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Hi. I've owned 2001 c220 cdi saloon for just over 3 years now and have been delighted with it (only had one problem which was a faulty MAF sensor). Still going very nicely with 'just' 115k on the clock. I was going to keep it another year or so, but the only problem is, it's just too...

I have standard radio/tape player and would like to change to radio/CD player in a 2001 CLK320 W208 I have the in-boot CD six disc changer and the Bose speaker upgrade system set up. There seem to be a fair number of potential units on Ebay or via breakers. What is the best way to go about...

Hi Thinking about replacing my leather steering wheel as its ripped at the top. My current steering wheel looks like this one: I quite like the look of the Sports steering wheels like this one: I've just seen a C240 breaking here and there is a picture of the steering wheel...

Hey All I have a 270 Ml , 163 , its been with my mechanic getting checked over and all was well until the other day . The mechanic test drove the car , it was faultless then he went to restart the car , it wont start . The lights all come on and with the final twist of the key noting happens...

I would like to change my user name as the one i have is not relevant to the car i have at the moment. Any ideas peep's of what i can do. I'v already contacted one of the moderators without reply. Cheers, Tony.

As you all know I haven't made a purchase as yet but still waiting and researching various topics. I have been constantly googling and I have yet to find an answer or I'm looking in the wrong place for one of my questions. Anyway can someone tell me if you can remove the four spoke steering...

Hi guys Thinking of changing the antifreeze and flush the radiator any guides and advices on right process of doing this would be very much appreciated As far as im aware of its Open the tap of the radiator on the bottom empty the radiator Put the hose connected to a tap flush yhe water...

I have just been reading up on the sbc system. Does my car have it? Does this mean its a dealer job to change the pads? If I don't have it, I assume its the same procedure as changing the pads on any other car?

Hi all, I have a C220 cdi which is a 2006 , I just wondered as it has the silver trim,and I wanted to change the dash bits to the carbon effect, would the parts from a c200 made in 2004 be a straight fit, cosmetically they look the same but thought I had better ask, oh and mine has comand satnav...

Hi - am in a bit of a pickle. My battery was slurring like george best on wogan this morning and would not start. I need to change it but when I looked under the bonnet the battery seems to be completely covered by a plastic box that says (if I recall correctly) 'air conditioning' on it. I...

Hi All, I've search the forum and seen the post's about changing a Gaitor. I might be being think , however i can't work out which bit i need to twist a quarter turn to take the head off. Here are some photos , hopefully someone will be able to assist photo 3 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! photo...

Hi guys Quick one, a few YouTube vids of c63 speedos I seem to recall the clocks flashing red indicating to change up, I can't red line mine yet (running in) is there a setting to activate this as my friend says his doesn't do it? Both are 2013 c63s.

The standard tyres on my C320 CDI Sport are 225/17 front and 255/17 rear. I've changed to 18" wheels and informed my insurance company. But what is theri attitude to changing tyre sizes? Do I have to stick to 225 and 255? I'm mainly concerned with what would happen if I went narrower on the back...

I know this sounds crazy but trying to change my vito 1999 108d headlight bulbs as the dipper isn't working..is there an easy way to get at them other than removing all the skin off my knuckles??

Hi i have an audio 30 cd player ,my car is a facelift w210 i cannot change the time in the instrument cluster.I have been told it has to be changed from the cd player but i do not have sat nav disc for it. I have purchased a Becker indianopolis disc from ebay v1 will that do the job. Many Thanks

hi all , im just about to replace my battery on my e320, ive been told by a auto mechanic that it wont harm the e c u or cause any damage , to disconnect the battery and replace , is this right , I guess I will get warning lights upon the display when I have finished , but am I right in thinking...

Hi everyone, I'm going to be changing the rear discs and pads plus front pads on my car this weekend, I know the car has SBC brakes, is there any way to go about working on it as normal and turn off the SBC system while I change my brakes without needing STAR?.

Hi Proud new owner of a C280, 2007. The previous owner had a full B2 service done through MB (i have evidence) but i just noticed a week after driving that i am getting an error message saying the front right lamp isnt working. I noticed it flickers on and off. Before i consider changing this...

The gear change on my W211 E320 CDI is especially 'clunky' (not smooth) when the car is cold and/or when changing down into a low, second or possibly first gear. Is anyone else experiencing this and aware of any potential cure? Could a dealer reset the gearbox to make changes sweeter? It...

I have just had a good laugh trying to swap out my old a140 instrument bulbs out to purple LEDS! The only downside is I don't think they are bright enough, Gutted!! Was fun though taking the panel out then the lovely a-class locks the doors and sets off the alarm giving me a fright as if I did...