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Hi All I bought a 2001 ml270 with 125k on the clock, the owner said it needs the swirl flaps done and sold me it for £1500, it seemed to be on limp home mode and have very little power, kickdown didn`t work, nor did cruise control or the horn. It still got up to speed hills it struggled on...

Anyone familiar with this car ? Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2 CLK320 Elegance 2dr Member here perhaps ? Near side alloys look crunched not sure on what specs missing from this to Avantgarde

Drove this today, what a cracking car, c180 turbo with AMG kit, the 7 speed box is so so smooth cant feel any of the gear changes, mind you its only done 10k

Hello, I am hoping to buy an ML250, 2 yrs old, 15k mileage, SE or AMG not sure yet. Can anyone offer any advice, things to be aware of, running costs, ride & handling, servicing problems etc, etc? Would really appreciate anyone taking the time to reply. Many thanks. Matt

Hi all, I'm completely new to the Mercedes world, currently own a BMW 335i. Looking to sell the 335i and purchase a C63. I went to look at one yesterday but I was a bit sceptical on the next service due in May 2015 or 53k (car has 43k). The chap was telling me that you should only go on...

Hi All....new to MB owrership and looking for a rhd 70s SL....restored a couple of british classics but now after something different.....is this the best forum for restoration advice and pointers to who can supply genuine cars....thanks in advance... Steve

I'm really struggling to clarify something before I conclude the purchase of a C63 coupe. Could someone please clarify whether a 12/12 C63 coupe with PPP (registered 1/3/12 apparently but Glass's guide declares it as MY2011 if that means anything?) has the updated MCT gearbox or the old 7g. I...

Hi guys, I had never bought a Mercedes before, but I found my experience so unusual that I want to share it with you. At the end of last summer I went to a main dealer in Cheshire to see the new C Class and to be honest I had a bit of a false start. In fact, despite my request, one of...

Hi all, So today I decided to cash in on my BMW 330d and purchase a 62 plate Black C63. Hopefully collecting it early next week. The car has a great spec apart from the wheels are the standard 18" 5 spoke Grey / Silver alloys. I obviously want to get wheels to match the car and also the...

Hi all Recently purchased a car acident damaged Had a MB club Sticker in the window, so I thought Why not sign up. Its ahd abit of a smack on the front end i'l have to sort out, before i can get it going. I thought someone on here may know some info on this car, in the hope of getting this...

Hi, Am looking to buy a 2010 CLS 350 which has done just over 100k miles, price to change is very competitive and the car is an approved Mercedes one and comes with 12 months Mercedes warranty, are there any particular problems to look out for? Many thanks.

Hi I have just brought a 1971 SL (non runner). The bodywork is exceptionally good! Having brought the car blind from an auction I am starting to notice a few bits which I need address. The first being the fuel pump. The previous owner has connected the pump directly to the battery with a...

Hi All, I've done a search and can't find any specific guide on the matter, so could anyone give me a quick 'idiots guide' to what I should look out for when buying a 06 MY E63..... The vehicle I'm looking at has 60k miles with full Merc service and 2 owners from new. Disks are being replaced...

1968 280SE Saloon Purchase Advice Hi all, I am a new member that needs a bit of advice. I am new to the MB and I am going to look at a car this week and need to know what to look for. The car I am viewing is a 1968 280SE saloon, it’s had lots of work on the engine and gearbox and they...

My dad never got round to buying his house freehold and now wishes to. I've approached the freeholder's managing agent and they have produced a figure, but won't be drawn on how the figure is derived. Without Parry's tables, we're struggling to work it out ourselves. If a member has the...

Hi All. I am looking for a cheap reliable run around I need to be able to fit a suitcase in and a few shopping bags. I will need to leave it standing for a week or 2 at a time I have a budget of around 2.5k what do u think i could stretch to. I'm not a fan of small engine small cars...

Calling out to those in the know! Im trying to get a better feel for what my year 1 costs would be excluding fuel and insurance. Im not holding out for an enthusiast owned car and as such expect to get my hands dirty with a car between 70k-100k miles the following are what I would provide...

mornibg everyone, hope this is in the right section of the forum, but came across this sl55 on auto trader yesterday and from the pictures it looks very reasonably priced. the dealer sent over the service history which could explain the lower price than usual, has had full dealer service up...

Hello, Having never owned a Mercedes I'm now considering changing my E39 BMW Touring for a W210 E Class, due to the larger estate area. I'm particularly interested in the E55 and am well aware of (at least some) of the potential issues. As I'm not that mechanically minded and a decent (or...

Hi Guy's, I'm currently extremely interested in purchasing a ML270 for the family. I have been reading as much as possible on this and other Mercedes forums to gain as much knowledge and horror stories. What I have read has both made me a bit more nervous but not put me off, but I am now...