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Hi everyone I have just bought a 2006 C320 cdi and been trying to look up in the car's user booklet about checking the engine oil level. Is the dipstick at the back of the engine for the engine oil level?:

I have had my 2010 C250cdi Auto now for 4 months, its road tax time! I was always under the impression that the car was £170 for its annual road tax, I have just had the DVLA reminder and it stated £190? Could this be wrong? I have tried a number of sites but its all very confusing. I also...

Hi every one this is my 1st post probably of many, so be nice :) I have been looking at remapping my C63, however there are a few company's that do the remap yet the gains advertised are all over the show?? for instance DMS, MRC expect around 510 - 520 bhp give or take 5-10bhp...

I've done some searching and reading, but being a Merc newbie I'm still not clear on the different leather options available to upgrade my 2000 plate w202 C230k Sport to leather. A couple of questions: Is there a Sport version of the leather interior? Is this just the carbon trim on the doors...

Hello all. I was wondering if i can rattle anyones brains today as i am slightly confused. My drivers side window motor went kaput the other day and i've been looking at getting a window motor for the car. I have looked on ebay, euromercwebstore and other websites to find the part. However, i...

Hi, I have been searching and searching the forum to try to establish what specific tools i need: Basically I have been told conflicting advice and feel confused. I do not have a service book, or work book. do mercedes have these? I have a class w203, diesel 2002 coupe. I think the...

I can't belive this nonsense case is still going on :dk:- but then the legal world loves nonsense.Open and shut case with Bent's insurers 100% corrrect in refusing OTT hire expenses:crazy: from rip off company -or have i missed some legal technicality /smallprint?:confused: Aston Villa striker...

Hi all im a newbie :) just become owner of a170 avantgarde 2005 Anyway sorry for silly question but the key fob thingy that starts the engine ..what happens if it stops working?..does metal key thats tucked into the fob start the ignition as well? Just curious as the metal key looks to slim for...

Hi yall, I have just fitted a replacement NS wing mirror to my 210, as the original didn’t fold and the repeater lens was broken but working. :rock: Now all is well except the mirror adjustment up and down is now inverted, and the repeater does not flash when the car is locked but does when...

Can anyone please help? My S500 is November 2001 and has the Comand unit with Cd satnav. Ever since I have owned the car the satnav has been erratic. Local MB main dealers said that the antenna was at fault but even having this changed makes no difference. The satnav will sometimes work fine and...

Key started jamming in the ignition barrel. So, I searched the forum and found the advice was to turn key to pos 1 and remove barrel before it jams completely. So, i've done that and got the barrel out successfully. I ordered a new one and it does not fit, so ordered another from Mercedes, but...

Apologies new thread - but want to enquire about what size winter tyre - rather than discussion on pros and cons as discussed extensively elsewhere. I have W211 E320CDI saloon. It is sports version with front 245/40 18 and rear 265/35 18. The wheels are slightly different widths. According...

I recently purchased a W211 280CDI from Mercedes Direct. I'm really happy with the car, but confused about service intervals/schedule. When purchased the car was exactly 12 months old give or take a day ot two with circa 9k miles on the clock - was told that it wouldn't require a sevice for...

Hello All I have a couple of questions about the different versions of the E240 automatics please. I am currently seriously looking to buy a 1999 E240 Auto. I have had a quick look at it, and then tried to get extra details from Parkers and Wisebuyers but my first problem was...

I have a CLK55 W208. I have been running on super unleaded for a few weeks which seem to have resolved the loss of power issues etc. The last time I filled up I had to use normal unleaded and the car is underpowered/not quite running as smoothly. I can't believe that the grade of petrol will...

Right! I'm having problems with the central locking on a 1995 C180 Sport, I have posted on another forum but this one seems a bit more popular so hopefully will have more luck! Basically it is working fine from the button on the dash, but not from the fob. I've replaced the batteries and had to...

My auto headlamps seem to be confused, driving to work this morning in the brilliant sunshine and my car thinks i need the headlights on, when i go home tonight it'll be just as bright and they wont come on, is it taking into account the time? or does it need re-calibrating somehow?

I have an AOL account (they are bad) from years ago that still occasionally receives mail. I only check the account when I can remember to do so and yesterday I found an important work related email in there from a client that has only ever used my Yahoo account. He just selected the wrong...

my road tax expires on 31/3/08, my car insruance still havent sent my certificate of insurance as there were mistake son it first and they have to resend it. it wont reach me until sometime next week. whats sitaution with road tax? will dvla clamp the wheels? car is parked on the street. and...

Can someone advise please. My wife a 2006 A class Turbo (cracking little car), but i noticed when parktronic is active, is sometime skips a a couple of amber coloured bars and goes into red. So for example <><><><><><> two blank lights in the middle do not illuminate sometimes. They are not...