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Back from an 18 day holiday and the battery was as flat as the proverbial. Very helpful man from Assist came & got us going. Unable to find cause (battery excellent, residual drain current very low) which is a shame as I put in a new battery as "the fix" for this not long ago. My problem is that...

Will 1996 SL500 digital speedometer as replacement for early r129 Thank you

I'm going away for a week tomorrow morning and won't have computer/internet access until I get back so I just wanted to wish everyone on this great forum a very Happy Christmas and hope you all have a fantastic time whatever you are going to be doing! :) Also want to say a big thank you to...

Mercedes W124 Early style Bootlid in Silver without significant rust and only the odd tiny chip on the edges. £25 able to deliver within 50 miles of SO32 2QZ. More photos available upon PM

Hi, I was looking at getting an early A Class for around town driving. Any advise on best engine and problems to look out for would we well received. Thank you:)

Is it just me or does anyone else think the door mirrors on early W126's are really useless with more blind spots than anything else? Not sure if later models suffer the same.............mine has manual mirrors. Passenger side is worst............I cant really get it set so I can see anything at...

Just going to do first oil change on my 1981 280se......wondering what type of oil to use. The handbook recommends a few grades. Is castrol GTX 10w/40 a good bet? Cheers

does anybody know when the torque kicks in, rpm wise ??

I have a '94 model C220 W202, & from what iv seen for myself & read on here mine hasn't got any of the rust problems of the post '96 C's. I'm now considering buying a W124 (possibly E200 or 220) & i'd appreciate your views on whether to look out for - pre 93, post 93, or post 96. So bearing in...

Commuting home from work the other evening litrally 100 metre out of my works gates, in mid flow of traffic an elderly driver pulls out of a junction & manages to pick me out denting my OSF wing smashing my indicator & scuffing my bumper. I've never had a collision before & wasn't to sure on...

Hi to you all, I am a new convert to MB but I have a problem! I drive an S320 CDI 2001. The problem is, after driving for a while at motorway speeds ( 5-15 mins) the car starts changing up at 2k through all gears no matter where the pedal is pressed (no kick down), until top gear when it will...

Contrasting info so far it seems. A friend has a 2001 prefacelift s600, it has factory Xenons. We are trying to establish whether there is the "lever" to switch then for European use. Dealer, EPC and various forums all conflicting!!! Anyone know? Cheers people

My car is booked in tommorow for a 'B' service and also for them to look at the Christmas lights on the dash....(BAS, ETS, ESR) While there I thought I might as well get the MOT done as thought its soon. Checked my old one now and its due March 27th 09, it also has a little bit in the blurb...

Hi can anyone describe how to change the ignition lock barrel on a early pre electronic C class? Thanks:crazy:

Travelling on the M42 this morning I noticed SPECS camera installations on both carriageways between Junctions 10 and 12. The foundations look very permanent so I don't think they are there in anticipation of roadworks. The structures on the westbound side already have cameras fitted (but...

This came up on an earlier thread but I can't seem to find it.. Wondering as to what the collective board wisdom is.. CE is due MOT at the end of December, having had a Pre MOT inspection by a reputable Indy, I'm expecting some issues with the undercarriage... My guess is should I take the...

I went to take my girlfriend's late grandfather's 300SL for a run today, as it hadn't been started since his sudden death at the start of October. (See my earlier thread for the car's details). The battery had gone completely flat, which wasn't a big surprise. I charged the battery up, and...

Girlie should be getting a christmas bonus soon and she wants to change her car, the early W202 250TD for example in a low spec has fallen into her price bracket, is this what the car is worth or are these a money pit, I know some members swear by their trusty old 202, are they this good? what...

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back. The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.' Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him...

High miles, but it looks in fantastic condition! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-MERCEDES-500-SEL-AUTO-SILVER-AMG_W0QQitemZ220292592497QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220292592497&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 It doesn't appear to have the Sebring "AMG" exhaust or...