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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...

Mrs E fancies either a Passat Estate or Touran - she's kicking off a new business around wedding cakes, catering, and various Jamaican sauces and marinades and needs a bit more space together with ease of loading but doesn't want a third vehicle. So she asks for a test drive via the web site...

I had a new MAS fitted at a recent B service and the car ran like new with lots of oomph, then after a couple of days I suddenly had the old problem of having to drive like a granny and any attempted hard acceleration resulted in severe sulking from the front end (no power and no change up). I...

For the past 2 months my rear passenger electric window has not worked, although I can still hear the motor working/grinding the window would not move. So yesterday I decided to investigate by taking the door apart. It appears the mental cord that the motor pulls up & down has snapped...

Lately my luck with cars is, well not very good. Problem : Developed judder between 10-30 mph. Dealer did diagnostics, found coolant in atf fluid. According to them there is a leak inside radiator. Problem reported to dealer 1mnth out of warranty with 56k on the clock FMBSH. Dealer replace...

CLK 320 Cab (2000 W208) Driving along with lim set to 30mph, air con & air blower set to max (as I am going through tunnel full of fumes), stereo on, side lights on. Suddenly dash lights illuminate for ABS + ESP + I think also traction control errors in centre of speedo. Then dash starts...