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Last week I part-exchanged my W126 300SE which I have had for ten years for a Mercedes E240 automatic. It has done 135K miles - is that OK? I have the service history, but there are a few little niggles which an E240 owner may be able to help me with. The original JVC radio has been exchanged...

So I'm looking to replace a cylinder head on a 2003 C220CDI coupe due to damage done when previous owner tried to remove a snapped plug, anyway I can find cylinder heads for this car but none which are the exact same part numbers. Are all C220CDI cylinders the same? Thanks

Hi all, I recently became the proud owner of a 53 plate E55. It is a beautiful one too. Couple of quick questions though. can anyone tell me how easy it is to get a MB garage to fix the SBC pump noise, (something I didn't notice on the test drive). And secondly, how easy is it to get the...

I picked up my 2010 E350 cdi sport estate today and love it! I do however have a couple of spec related questions. I was told by the dealer that the car had dab radio and garage door opener, I can't find either. Can anyone help me check if they have them please. With the radio (with...

Hi all, I have just bought a 2002 C32 AMG and must say, what an impressive car. I only picked it up yesterday and have been smiling since. The Q's I have may well be simple but I have been searching the web for the answers and have come up with nothing that good. Firstly, I am trying to...

Hi guys, New here so will have to apologize for sounding like a complete numpty as I'm not quite sure if this is where to ask these kinda questions. Which is better to use? Manual or auto? Any known problems between the 2 different transmissions? Is high mileage an issue? Like 40-50k...

S212 tailgate and iPod questions I am collecting my 'new' 2010 E350 cdi sport estate up on Thursday, I paid the deposit today and can't wait. I have a couple of questions however and I wondered if you could help? Is the tailgate powered for opening and closing or only closing ...

Hi I bought a c43 1998 the other nite she is now parked up in my garage The faults I have are only a few I checked her on star and these are a few pictures of the faults And help would be good

Hi Guys Im new to the world of Mercedes, i have been a VW nut for the past 7 years! I have revently bought a 2000 CLK 230 Komp, FMSH and 71K on the clock! I have a few questions around my car, firstly fuel consumption. I previously had a 2003 Golf R32 which if you dont know is a 240 bhp...

hi guys i was after some of your knowledge and experience. I am currently looking at buying a 04/05 CLK convertible 320 and would like to know if there are any issues/problems i should be looking for? And i would also like to know what i am looking at as a winter car ? weather protection etc...

Hello all, I'm thinking of adding a C63 estate to the fleet (currently contains a Caterham R400, Merc Vito van, Yamaha R6 track bike and KTM 690 SMC road bike) and saw a car this weekend (2008 PP) and had a question for the experts. Having the performance pack, the car should have the...

As i stated in my introduction im going to be asking rather a lot of questions before i part with my hard earned money and purchase a car. So here goes, im considering purchasing an E270 approx year 2003 and i was wondering If there are any major issues and problems with the vehicles that i...

Hi, Quick questions, couldn't find another thread related specifically so here we go. I have an E320 CDI W211, 224BHP AVANTGARDE TIP 7. Someone mentioned to me not to run them to hard as they suffer problems. Can I just confirm this is nonsense, I only push it when its up to temperature, never...

Evening all (again). I've looked in the Technical Specification insert in my driver's handbook pack, but it's really not intended for grubby-fingered oiks like me who want to do their own maintenance; there's precious little of what I would call technical information in it! Firstly, can anyone...

Hi, As above please ... 2003 onwards models, should these be referred to as C209 or W209? Which model year will give me the ability to upgrade the installed factory audio system to bluetooth (does the car need to specifically come with Sat Nav for example?). Is rust an issue on these cars...

Hi, As above please ... 2003 onwards models, should these be referred to as C209 or W209? Which model year will give me the ability to upgrade the installed factory audio system to bluetooth (does the car need to specifically come with Sat Nav for example?). Is rust an issue on these cars like...

Hi there, I have read a lot of talk about the leaking roof seals on the R230 SL causing issues with water ingress into the roof mechanism etc. My car seems fine in this department at present and the boot is dry as is the mechanism itself in the boot. Is there any visual clue as to whether the...

Hi all, I have recently bought a 1994 C220 which had a separate alarm fob to the key, i have replaced the battery in the fob as it was dead but it still does nothing, although the little red LED lights up, any ideas ?

My 1993 320ce cab has finally arrived and having spent the day with it I have a couple of small problems. 1. The drivers side heated seat switch only lights up in single light mode, and not the other way to double lights (rapid setting). Is this a switch problem? 2. It has an aftermarket...

Hope you all had a good Christmas, I picked my new to me c220 up a week ago and have a few questions about it. I'm used to driving a noisy diesel van so its nice to drive something more refined and a lot quieter, however with the car cabin being quieter I can hear the engine and under...