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Just bought one of these and its lovely and I want to keep it that way :). Can you give me some advice on the general maintenance that I will need to do? (apart from check water, oil etc..). Is there anything which is a common fault on these cars? And as its getting close to 100k in mileage...

Here's an interesting one for the experts :) One of our XP (Pro) machines works pretty much as a home hub/server storing all our music, photos, system backups and work files. Which works well with simple file sharing enabled as only the "adults" can access it but we want to make a few changes...

Hi all my first post even though i signed up quite a while ago, i have has a w202 c180 esprit for quite a while now, but have finally saved up enough money to finally buy a car i have always wanted.... a c43. i am quite up on my cars doing nearly everything that needs fixing/servicing on them...

Hi all, I've just bought a 1996 w124 coupe for with 120k miles. It has had the head gasket, cambelt, suspension, exhaust, auto box fluid change, and full mercedes service 2 years ago at 110k miles. since then it has had an oil change and nothing else. I like to do a bit of home maintainence...

A man called Raymond Rowland has just been given a Nationwide ASBO banning him from approaching women or photographing them in public. What he does in convince a lady his car has broken down, then asks them to sit in the drivers seat and operate the vehicle controls whilst he tries to fix the...

I need a dozen or so pallets moved from Rochester to Southampton... Anyone here work in haulage?

Well, after owning this Merc, e320 cdi for 2 years, can't really fault it now, done 104 now tho, ok had problems with a wheel sensor, electronic plate in the gearbox, rust to wheel arch, rust to boot lid, to which all been fixed, had nearly 2 years running with no faults, except the crappy bulb...

A general question rather than an issue. I have a W211 E220CDI which is running perfectly. The last part of my 10 mile journey home is a short climb up a steep hill. It's a dual carriage section for a hundred yards so you can overtake lorries or buses etc that are struggling up it. My...

it's a personal site, nothing new, but quite good photoes and general info, just to spend a bit of time http://www.freewebs.com/c230k/index.htm hi;)

thanks to alfie for the help with my comand. i had bought a unit of flea bay that i had no end of problems with. i sent it back to the person i bought it off and got a full refund. bought one of alfie's units. turned up the next day well protectivly packed. my01 already installed. the fitting...

Not aimed at Nokia specifically but I'd thought I would share my finding with all you guys/gals here. I've just recently upgraded to a 1GB DV-RS-MMC card for my Nokia N70 from the Orange supplied 64MB card and generally all is working well. [Side note: Following on from Pammy's thread...

Hi All, Just bought my first Mercedes, a 1999 (non-tip) C240 Sport in Green Metallic with grey leather, and I absolutely love it. Just got a few questions, sorry if these are answered elsewhere, but couldn't find any specific threads. Firstly, what do most people tend to get out of a...

The illuminated display gear /time /temp etc will not light up is it the bulb i have tried the brightness control to now availe

Hello Merc nutters! :D I joined up recently and thought its appropriate to say 'hello!' :D I have a 420SE, done 160,000 miles now but its in exceptional conditionfor its age, as the interior and exterior would show :D Mercs (I think you lot would know by now :D ) are bullett-proof, well...

Hello, Have realised that having 7 year old antifreeze in my car is probably a bad idea, and would like to drain, flush, and refill this weekend. Car is 97 W202 (post-facelift I think) 250 turbodiesel. Questions: - will I have to remove the engine undertray? - is there a drain tap...

to all on this board. i would argue that this is the best message board anywhere on the net - everyone is so helpful, polite and decent. i think we have a genuine shared interest as well as a great team spirit. long may that continue. many thanks for the support you folks have given us...

Hi I just wondered if other Merc owners are aware of know issues etc.. with suspension on W203 versions. I've posted before regarding a knocking on my suspension, of which the local indepandent merc dealer replaced the antiroll bar drop links and link bushes ( I think thats correct ) but...

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the...

My C class Sport has the leather seats and unfortunately has no map pockets on the back. The only place I have found to leave the map is at the side of the seat where invariably it flies forward if I have to brake hard. Not ideal! I looked in the accessory catalogue and found the following two...