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  1. W

    Reliable 256GB SSD?

    My Crucial v4 256GB SATA is reporting errors after only 11 months. So I'd like to replace it with something with proven reliability. Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement or point me to a benchmark report? Thanks
  2. O

    Most reliable SL?

    Hi All, I am considering getting a convertible mercedes. Not too worried about fuel economy, just want the most reliable convertible made by Mercedes. But without spending a lot of money. Which years provided the most reliable SLs? Thank you for any thoughts Dominic
  3. R

    New Tyre ratings: are they reliable

    Looking at replacing my 2 front tyres (245/40/18 97Y). Currently they are Potenza RE050 which are rated as E for fuel, C for wet and 74db. Was looking online and it really has opened up a can of worms for me. These tyres are about £160 each. There are all sorts of brands with wildly...
  4. B

    Most reliable engines?

    Which of the Merc engines would be the best for a spanner handy DIY owner in terms of reliability and ease of servicing etc? Mike
  5. P

    Most Reliable - Diesel or Petrol?

    Just following on from the thread discussion on the refinement pros & cons of diesel versus petrol. The diesel engines appear to be very sophisicated to me but perhaps petrol are equally so these days. My question is which is the most reliable. There was a time when a diesel would run well for...
  6. bpsorrel

    W211s ARE reliable!! (well, 2006 on..)

    PistonHeads Headlines - Europe's most (and least) reliable used cars ....and the CLS is near the bottom!! :eek: :(
  7. bpsorrel

    Which recent(ish) MB is the most reliable?

    I've been thinking about reliability lately, and how my cherished CLS has got off to such a poor start, mainly due to the engine and I guess various complexities. I've figured now I have the Hybrid for everyday use, I don't need to stick with diesel for the "fun" car, but I don't want a...
  8. T

    Reliable Merc Repair & Sercive garrage in the Bromley area

    Dear all, Would be very grateful if some one can help to have quickly a reliable repair/service Merc garage in the Bromley area (different than Bromley Merc dealer). Best
  9. whitenemesis

    W211 Air Suspension - How Reliable?

    Are there any common faults with the air suspension as fitted standard on the E500? Is it more/less reliable than the hydro-pneumatic fitted to the R230? How expensive is it to maintain/repair?
  10. A

    Is the 280 engine in a 2006 Clk going to be reliable??

    I have searched the forum and the internet and have read about problems with the cam chain, or balance shaft (I think) and I know that if you dig deep enough you can find horror stories about all makes, but I would like to hear from people who know and do not have an axe to grind about how...
  11. EndPoint

    Most Reliable Engine

    Which engine do u consider to be more reliable ? :thumb:
  12. R

    Cheap and Reliable Bodyshop West Yorks?

    Like a lot of people this weekend I had a bump in the snow. Can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced body shop in the Bradford or surrounding areas? Thanks in advance
  13. F

    Reliable Servicing in North West London?

    I am fed up with paying top price for second rate service at Mercedes Benz, can anyone recommend an honest Mercedes freindly garage in NW London? (I was going to take it to Steiners but saw a not very flattering thread about them).
  14. M

    Honda Integra DC2 road/track car - swap for merc?

    Sorry not a mercedes, but a honda integra.If anyone is interested please message me.Im after £6000 or deal on a newer diesel merc.
  15. Markedes

    Most and least reliable 4x4 No Mercedes

    The most and least reliable 4x4s and SUVs - Most and least reliable used 4x4s and SUVs - Photos - MSN Cars UK.
  16. Spinal

    Reliable?!

    From this auction: 1998 MERCEDES C250 ESTATE ELEGANCE TD AUTO SILVER | eBay UK Is it me or does someone else feel that a reliable car doesn't really need that many new parts? M.
  17. D

    Reliable repairs in Central London?

    Hi everyone, need a bit of advice - I own a 2002 skl320 which has a few small problems (broken roof switch, smashed wing mirror, couple of other minor issues). I'm looking for a decent place in London that can sort these things out for me without either ripping me off or charging a crazy amount...
  18. bpsorrel

    Which is more reliable - Diesel or petrol?

    Been having this discussion with a friend of mine who firmly believes petrol engines are more reliable with basically less to go wrong (swirl flaps, DPF, etc etc) and therefore can run to higher, less troublesome mileages - I believe the other way, that diesels are hardier.... Am I right or...
  19. D

    Are repaired injectors reliable?

    Our MB got lost over the weekend. After a trip to the garage for wheel bearings it never returned - at least in part as the wrong bearings were supplied initially. Chased it down today, to find that the mechanic had discovered yesterday that one of the injectors was blown with a fair amount...
  20. ukmike

    Most reliable model CLK?

    I'll be getting a CLK in the the next few months,around 2005 year.Which would be the most reliable(i.e.fault free)model to get?Any particular models to avoid?
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