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Hi all, First time MB owner and first post here :D I am purchasing a 98 Mercedes ML 320 petrol. After doing a few searches am I correct in thinking it is a "W163"? Presumably the MB model or version number? It's just over 100k and I understand the gear oil will need to be replaced if it...

Hi All, I bought a C180K Coupe (W203 52-Reg) fairly cheap/gamble and am trying to resurrect it with the help of a local indep MB specialist. First job, needs front and rear SAM modules...doh! Part numbers on knackered units... Front SAM: 2035453001 Rear SAM: 2035451801 New parts from MB...

Hi Guys I took the plunge yesterday and got myself an 08 sprinter recovery truck it's a 309 and I won it on ebay, I knew it was ex asda but it's still reg'd as a chiller van! it's been mot'd as a truck though! how do i change on the v5 does it need a vic? also what does 309 mean? another thing...

Hello, I retrofitted the NTG2.5 on my 2005 W211, every thing works fine but still have some questions, please help: 1) When I switch the ignition to OFF, the clock of NTG2.5 will reset to 08:00 everytime, it will become to correct time until I drive the car out of garage and get GPS...

Hi All - a newbie with newbie questions :-) e I just took delivery of our new 2010 E class 220 cdi estate (w212) and i have 3 questions reversing mirror dip - looking through the menu on the dash, there is no menu option to select dipping revering wing mirror - any ideas ? towing +...

Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a 2010 E350 Coupe. I've done a fair bit of reading but just want to check a couple of points - any advice would be much appreciated. 1. Is the COMMAND option just sat-nav? (are there any other extras this option includes and if so what are they?) 2. Can you...

Hello fellas: I'm posting here from the States hoping someone can help me with my recently acquired Zender "widebody". I understand Zender was very popular in the UK in the 80's so my hope is someone here has first hand knowledge of these kits. Any knowledge, memories, or speculation is...

Hello everyone. I have been doing some reading on this forum and elsewhere re changing pads and/or disks on my W204 C2220 CDI (2010). It is an SE and therefore has the 'normal' vented disks which are NOT drilled. My car had its first MOT recently (it passed) but they mentioned that the...

Hello Guys, I have received some papers,in respect of my intentions,from MB finance in respect of my current Agility agreement,that ends on 25th of May 2014. Basically the car is in on an October 09 plate and only has 40k miles on it and in good condition,having been always serviced by MB. I...

All I am looking at buying a GL to replace my wonderful (there is so much space) Chrysler Grand Voyager. Why? Well - it's only 2WD & I need to seat 6 adults & 1 child and tow a caravan (between 1600 & 2100kgs) and there is nothing else on the market that will do this. Landbruiser 3rd...

Just over two week's to go before we take delivery of our new E Class Cabriolet. We popped into the dealer today and everything was on track and the car will be built this week. Anyway, when I was driving home I was thinking about how Mercedes get their cars into the UK so quickly once...

I tested a CLS350 Grand Edition yesterday from an MB dealer. Liked the car and considering a purchase, but a couple of questions. The service indicator stated Service F due in 7K, but the car has only done 26K. What is a service F, and is this normal for a 10 plate car with low mileage...

Dear all Just picked my 1998 SL500 which is lovely. However a few (related?) faults appeared on the journey home... any ideas? 1. Climate was working well but I pressed the 'EC' button and now it won't go back to normal Air Conditioned air. Mechanic checked the system pressure and all is good...

Hi all, it's my first post here, hope to spend some good time in this forum. I have a 1994 W124 E220 sedan A/T. Got some questions. 1) Combination switch doesn't turn on high beams when you pull it towards the steering wheel and hold it, what can be wrong? All other functions (wiper and turning...

hi there,just bought my first Mercedes its a 2001 e320 cdi avantgaurd im confused is it a w210 or t210,also does myn have a valeo radiator, & also what is the little adjustable nob on the side of the airbox says 75 or 100 % ? & just any advice on running & servicing thanx in advance:bannana...

I've finally got my E350 Estate, my first MB and so far I'm pretty impressed. But there are a few things I'm used to from previous cars and having read the manual, I can't see if the option is there - either self selected or by getting the dealer to code it. So please tell me: Door Unlocking -...

I am probably going to leave myself open here but i picked up the above early in the week and have been manic all week with work and not had time to ascertain the following. I was hoping someone can fast track me to the answers. I havent had time to read the handbook cover yet either.:fail...

I have a light on the dash and unsure what it means. The car is a 1998 e200. The light is on the left hand side under bas/asr light. Looks like a steering wheel with a wavy line underneath. Also low coolant light is on but coolant full. Is the sensor the llittle tube at top of radiator bottle...

I have a 2012 E Class on load (with no handbook) and have two questions - how do I turn voice guidance on when using the sat nav? - why can I see the image of a coffee cup in the lower left hand quadrant of my speedo?

I have a 2012 E Class on load (with no handbook) and have two questions - how do I turn voice guidance on when using the sat nav? - why can I see the image of a coffee cup in the lower left hand quadrant of my speedo?