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HI I have restored a 1976 mercedes 240d and I am requiring a grill badge/emblem I will be very grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction many thanks Jason.

hi all, this may come across as being stupid but its my first merc and also my first automatic. I have just bought a 2005 ml270 automatic. I was wondering if it is tiptronic (as in can you manually change gear by moving the gear stick left and right ) as i was curious when i saw a + and -...

Hi , just on the finishing stages converting my W124 CE220 to Diesel (250D 5 Cyl) in the UK and realised i needed the old air compressor (which i disposed of) in order to fit the belt properly, , i have gone for no air con , but it needs an idle bearing and pulley arrangement or just an old air...

Hi I have a 2006 C200 coupe 271.940 1.8lt, I can just see under the air box a split vacuum hose, and I need to repair it. I understand that there are a few vacuum hoses around and under this area. Has anyone posted a step by step, hopefully with pics, on how to remove what's needed to get at...

hi have an intermittent issue with my 06 c320 cdi... fitted with the 7g box which is effortless and smooth as.... but ive noticed at light throttle, its kind of a quick 'miss' and easing on or off the throttle cures it.... in sports mode last sunday, i floored it and it was a couple of...

Hi I have a 2009 s320 cdi that has become a bit of a nightmare. The original engine seized, it was an ex Chauffer car with 180k and I suspect that the service history was falsified - my dumb mistake. I bought a 2nd hand 46,000 replacement from a respected and established engine dealer...

I have recently fitted 18s, I have kept with the staggered fitment but gone 8 fronts and 9 rear. I have 225/40 on the front and 255/35 rear, I have the sports brakes on mine which are the big discs and 4pot brembo calipers, obviously the wheels wouldn't fit. I had to use 15mm spacers to get...

Hi All, Thinking of selling my C63 and I've not got any idea what it's worth, any pointers to what I should expect to get for it both private and as a trade in would be much appreciated; C63 PPP 59 plate, registered Jan 2010 2 previous owners (I've had it from 18 months old when it had...

My r129 SL500 is playing up (gearbox related) and I desperately need a diagnostic on a Star machine. Would take it to my usual mechanic but he's 40 miles away and it currently won't shift out of first gear when driving. Can anyone recommend an independent (reputable) who can pull off any fault...

My car is a 1995 C220 W202 and I've been told by the guy who regassed it that the way the electric fans work is wrong. The viscous fan operates as it should. 30 seconds after the aircon's turned on the fans operate at high speed for 3 seconds and this cycle is then repeated. There's a...

Hello Recently picked up my first Mercedes and I'm really pleased so far. However, the front was sat on some really cheap Chinese tyres so I'm replacing them ASAP They're 235/40/18 97W XL When I pop in my reg to tyre sites is shows 235/40/18 91Y - is this correct? Not sure I will need XL...

Hi guys, I'm currently thinking bout chopping my C63 coupe in for a A45, I would like to get some feed back from people who have made the same switch? I.e. Have you been happy? The pros and cons of quality and performance to fuel consumption etc.. I am in two minds whether to go new or...

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Hi I have some AMG alloy wheels with wider at the rear (265 35 18) and 245 40 18 at the front. My rear wheel is buckled upon removing the wheel I noticed the part number starts with A211 however the only similar looking replacement I could find fits a CLS with part number A209. Can...

I sent my car to the body shop to repaint my exterior color. Mine is Malachite green with two-tone color. I do the search on the internet about the paint code and found my body color is "DB249" and the cladding is "6856". This is my car before repainted. You'll see that the cladding...

Having recently joined this site and reading some of the threads, I have been spurred on to get my C180 fixed. The ignition key refused to operate the electronic steering lock, thus not allowing the starter to work. It also refused to close the self locking doors at the same time. I changed...

Good morning everyone, I am currently driving a BMW 330d coupe. I am looking to swap my BMW for a CL500 W216. At the moment I am interested in this one here: Mercedes-Benz 5.5 CL 500 2dr I know it is a CAT D car but I already contacted the car dealer and the car sustained rear damage...

Hi guys. I'm new to this forum so a big 'Hello' to you all.... I'm the proud owner of a lovely carbon black Vito ('98) Sport X Brabus. I'll get it out of the way early on... I'm a girl. Yes i know it's a bit of an unusual choice of vehicle but i absolutely love it..... I'm hoping that some of...

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and the Mercedes world. I've just bought a 2001 CLK320 that's been parked up for the last 2-3 years. Managed to get all the windows working properly now but the roof won't open. If you release the top latch at the front of the roof the windows automatically...

Hi All! I have recently bought an ignition module for my SEC 500 from 1988. It is 0075450732. I cannot put it to my car because it is in Poland. It is going to be july the earliest that I can fit it in. I have only a month time to return it, if it will be faulty. Can anyone from Leicester area...