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Could these be related? Was told today that on the maifold the link between the motor and valves has broke and so they are stuck in the open position causing the rattling/ticking noise and the excessive smoke on harsh acceleration. Originally thought it was a leaky injector seal but all are...

I am owner of a Vito 111 CDI, I have serious doubts about consumption of my Vito. It consumes around 12 lt/100 km (23 mpg in UK units) in combined driving and 14 lt/100 km (20 mpg UK units) at urban driving. Vehicle is 2007 111 CDI Medium chasis at 4000 km (2500 miles). Mechanics at dealer...

Hi The girlfriends SLK230 1996 has always returned circa 30mpg - In recent weeks we've noticed a dramatic drop to circa 20/22 mpg - I dont sense a petrol leak but just wondering if anyone has seen similar issues with this motor ? Or do I need to book into MB dealer for a diag test ...

Help again please, My lovely car (C180 Elegance 1996) just failed MOT on both sides lower suspension arm having excessive play in a ball joint. Is this something major and can I possibly do it myself (the mechanic who did my MOT is going on holiday and won't be able to fit the car within 10...

Hi there, Having issues with the old dear smoking (C270 CDI 2002), i have tried the usual full service and have now replaced the Mass Airflow Sensor - still the same.... however when i disconnect the MAS the excessive smokes goes away but i have no kickdown..... any ideas what might be causing...

Last September I had an A service and was charged for 8.5 litres of Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 Low Ash at £10.02 per litre ex vat and £11.77p inc vat OR A TOTAL OF £100.07p for oil inc vat. OUCH! Last week I had my B service done. This time they used Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 L. I asked why. They said...

Hello All. My daughter's 1993 190E has failed its NCT (Irish version of MOT) due to excessive play in the steering. I have heard there may be an adjustment mechanisim on the steering box to eliminate the problem. Can anyone give me any help and advice on this? 1. If this info is true, can the...

On acceleration, the car lacks power, until around 2000rpm, then a surge of power and clouds of black smoke. The lower part of the rev range is where the problem lies. Ive had the mas sensor replaced, both the cats have been bypassed to eliminate excess back pressure. When on STAR the...

The car has done very little mileage and is a 99V. The problem is the amount of condensation inside the car. After a day at work it takes 10 minutes to get rid of all the condensation on the glass, its soo much that it starts to drip. With it being so cold today, the windscreen had ICE on the...

I notice lately while driving that I can rock the steering wheel more than two inches at the circumference with no resistance at all. Obviously I need to constantly move the steering wheel to keep the car straight. I guess something in the steering linkages has worn out. What is the likely...

Ive had the car just over 2 years and have covered 40k mles in it during that period, its now on 80k. The car been maintained regardless of cost, having recently had several of the front suspension parts replaced at a cost of £2k. The car had developed several faults, so i dropped it off to...

Hi there, Recently, I noticed unusual excess exhaust smoke (black/greyish in colour) being emitted from my tailpipes. I own a 100K mile C220 CDi (2001 W203 Model). This has never happened before. The car has a been regularly serviced as well. The smoke appears when the engine is at normal...

Hi all, We've just accquired our first ever Mercedes - a 1994 E320 estate and are extremely pleased with it apart from an annoying niggle with the accelerator pedal and the bulb warning light. Discussing the pedal here - it requires a LOT of pressure to move off and a fair amount to keep...