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Hello, looking for some help Before I book it in, are there any simple checks I can make to diagnose the issue? The car has been asking for a 'visit to the workshop' for about a week. situation is that the car has now dropped at the rear and if you try and raise the car the front does not...

anyone no about auto box on 350 sl? kick down has stopped working and there is no down shift when I accelerate. i also find that if i pull away quickly from a junction then it will up shift too early and then have to down shift to keep the acceleration going. i dant have a problem if i...

The garage are saying that my ECU may be the problem with my car. The cost from mercedes to buy a new ECU is £1345+VAT Part number A1121538879 The part is only available to order from Germany. Anyone have any suggestions on options other than direct from mercedes?

Just bought an iPod Touch for my son's birthday. I have failed the intelligence test. I need help, so I shall ask the wider world the question to which I can't find an answer. In the box, there is an iPod, some headphones, a USB cable and a small white plastic moulding. What is this moulding...

80000 miles 2003 SL55. - Front struts replaced about 8000 miles ago by main dealer under warranty, with all fluid replaced and new filter fitted. - ABC warning light came on around 3000 miles ago but a rodeo test sorted it out. - Car serviced at main dealer 1200 miles ago in November 09 - Car...

Hi all, OK, thought my windows were kaput but turned out to just need resetting - fingers crossed there's a simple/cheap solution here; I really, really don't want to find out what Merc charge for a ballast. (I have had the batery disconnected for an hour or so over the weekend.) Turn on...

Hi all. My S.Class has failed its MOT for the first time!!. Its only done 216,000.:eek:. Can anyone help on the item mentioned in the VT30 (Failure sheet). #1. Offside (rear most) Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint. He explained that it was the one closest to...

What a strange feeling...my hardcore negotiation skills haven't worked for about the first time! :doh: The sharper ones amongst you may wonder why on earth I'm trying to get a deal on a C63 when I already own one? :dk: Well, the car I actually want (and have done from about the 2nd week...

:eek::eek: Three Mercs, 200,000 miles with no real issues and today my car failed an MOT. Oh the shame. Nearside trackrod end is worn:(

My W124 E300d multivalve failed its MOT as the front mounts of the rear sub frame were very corroded and on the off side they were rusted through so even when jacking the rear the wheel stayed on the floor. The near side wasnt rusted through but it was on its way. No sign off this on the MOT 12...

my friends car failed its nct/mot,it failed on rear brake imbalance, i dont know what this means,is this expensive to fix,or could you do it yourself,thanks for your help

Hi, I recently purchased an E430 1998 covered 209k miles with sight missfire / hesitation during idle speed of 650rpm, no problem when engine revved above 1500rpm. Took my car to my local garage for mot and it's failing on emissions. During the tests i was running on Shell's Vpower unleaded...

My W124 estate has corroded rear suspension pipes (from spheres to struts) and a broken valve control rod on the self levelling suspension. I took it to the garage to have work assessed and parts ordered. On the way back, the offside pipe leaked hydraulic fluid. The car soon dropped onto its...

Hello My father in laws ML270CDi has just failed its MOT today, its (I think) a 2000 pre face lifted model. It failed on the rear brake pipes and the rear fuel pipe is coroded. I havn't spoken to him but my wife past the message on and hope the forum could help.... Is this an OK fix /...

All lights on dash have stopped working and the front lights come on as soon as ignition is turned on. A ex Mercedes mechanic reckons its the front SAM/Fuse Box. He said it could cost €350 for the part and then the it has to be programmed by a mercedes proogramme, talking about €1000 is that...

Hi, 1998 C180 failed test today as foglamp telltale light not working. At the risk of looking a numptie (it's been a long day), where is it?! Don't have a handbook and the Haynes is no use. Took instrument cluster out, no faulty bulbs there. I should have asked the MOT tester but it needs a...

Hi,failed on nearside lower balljoint. Anyone come across this one,could do with the torque settings for the two nylocks? Any tricks to changing this or as per normal for the ball joint. cheers

I have 1993 MB 190E 2.0 litre engine. The previous owner took in for MOT and it failed the "closed loop cat test". The problems where specifically the "fast idle" CO and HC tests where it scored 6.3% (max was 0.3%) and 206ppm (max was 200ppm). It also failed the second fast idle test with...

:( But only on a tyre and the rear seat wouldnt lock in place !!! So 1 dunlop tyre and one slam of the seat all done !!! I looked on the emmisions sheet and it said the co2 reading was 0.00% Not bad for a 8 year old 5.5 v8 !! So she had a nice clean

light was down by 30% on one dipped headlight bulb at motc test but still past its mot, it gave up today Stealers do not have the xenon bulbs in stock, 60 quid each plus vat with bit of discount off, up to three days to come into stock local motor factors could get them next day but at...