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Hi guys, Thinking of removing the secondary cats from my 01 clk55. I had this done on my 430 and it made a noticeable difference so definately worth it. Now my understanding is that any sort of cat delete is an mot fail from now on so what do you guys plan to do to get around this? I know...

I badly need help please , I have a 2003 c180 , when I put the key fob in sometimes it doesn't register making that clicking sound but if I give the fob key a tap sometimes it works , so more then likely I'd need a new key ??? But when it does work the electrics would work while ignition is...

In case it might help someone, here's what I've found out about the new MOT requirements, brought in a month or so ago. I struggled to find out these details so I imagine others may too. When I had my W203 tested last month it was initially failed because a message about the ESP system (Visit...

Picked up new c280 yesterday and noticed the bulb fail light is on in the dash even when lights are turned off. Is this a common problem please and an easy fix or can turn out to be something really expensive??? Cheers and happy motoring. PS forgot to say car is 1997 c280.

Hi, I'm hoping someone might know something about my cruise control problem. The cruise used to work but then stopped. I have tried putting in a known good amplifier/ECU under the dash at the drivers side but still nothing. I've got a replacement servo but I don't think this is the problem. I...

My bulb fail light came on today so i checked all the bulbs on the car and only one not working is the passenger curtesy light, could that cause the bulb fail indicator to come on. Thanks

95 E280 estate- intermittent wipe very random- also manual rt indication not working but auto right indication normal- any ideas?!

It happened last night with almost no warning. I noticed a slight clonk from the front suspension as I braked for a junction, 200 yards later the balljoint separated from the lower arm as I drove along at 30mph!!! The car still braked and steered but didn't sound too good as the suspension...

Hi Have a standard problem with my E300TD 1998 - driver's side front wing rust. Is it an MOT fail? (I do plan to fix it and already have had the new panel for almost half a year but if not MOT fail I would much rather do it April/May) Also I have the parking (low power head lights also...

Put the winter boots on the car yesterday (on lovely shiny almost new rims!) so today was time to clean the original wheels for storage. It's a July 08 S204 Elegance with standard 16" rims with far too many spokes! As I suspected, the light refurb MB Ashford gave the wheels in March (part of...

Man, you need an E Class........

Whilst in the midst of trying to fit a new ignition barrel (don't ask, struggling, x-ray vision would be really useful) the old valkyrie decided to stop wanting to close the roof and windows using the door locking mechanism. As I'm sure you're all aware, turning the key in the door lock, and...

Took the w124 for it's MOT yesterday and was failed on a front brake imbalance of 43% I just had a really quick look at offending ns brake and nothing obvious like a bulge in a brake hose or similar so I'll have to remove the caliper clean it up and see if the problem becomes apparent. I'm...

Took my car to local dealer today ( more later) and they generously offered me a lift home. Chauffeur rolled up in a branded diesel smart car. What a crock of ****. He's done 8000 miles already this year running customers about and is really embarrassed. The smart car was awful by the way...

I booked the MOT for today a few weeks early as I normally do. It failed on the: "Nearside front (rear lower) suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint" Not really anything to get upset about at 107,000 miles. The garage will sort it next week and then issue the new MOT, typically...

MOT tester failed my S211 today due to as he put the lower rubber being split. On examination, the rubber is not split but cracked and nothing that would cause grease to leak etc. Where do I stand with this? Can I contest? The joint was only changed in october last year.

Hi My rear o/s sidelight fails from time to time. It's not the bulb, as swapping with the n/s one shows the bulb is working. Fiddling with the seating appears to make no difference, then it starts working again. And so the cycle goes on. Anyone any thought? Fuses are all good. Cheers...

....regretably I have been given a company car (dont ask what model - trust me it is poor but better than adding miles to my MB....) and so my pride and joy has been sat on the drive for a bit. Ive taken it out for a spin every couple of weeks no problems just to keep things 'moving', but with...

Went to put foot on hand brake , and its gone right to the floor . i can hear "something" moving under rear seats, when i push the pedal down . Any idea what could have happened?. could something have "gone" inside the hand brake shoes at the rear ?

Very disappointed to find that inspite of a comprehensive B Service/Inspection including gearbox oil and filter change and a new ball joint all were covered under the Service Plan and Tier 1 Warranty thankfully. The dealer that did all this work less than a week ago also failed it on the coil...