replacement

Hi all, I have a 2006 R-class with quite a few miles on it - but we love it and go all over Europe in it. Unfortunately, we need to replace the headlights - and this is turning out to be a rather expensive proposition as new spareparts are ridiculously expensive. Thus, I'm hoping...

Can anyone please advise me on the following ...(preferably from someone that has actually done the job) On my W204 C320 CDI OM642 engine I want to replace the fanbelt. However looking in to the area of the belt, it is impossible to see the tensioner, as there appears to be a black plastic...

Hello, I hoping to get some advice on buying OEM front wings from Mercedes or aftermarket OE spec wings. So my local dealer can get me OEM front wings for £250 each inc VAT, but I know ECP sell then for £82 each inc VAT. I’ve always believed in “you get what you pay for”, but the ECP...

Hello, I hoping to get some advice on buying OEM front wings from Mercedes or aftermarket OE spec wings. So my local dealer can get me OEM front wings for £250 each inc VAT, but I know ECP sell then for £82 each inc VAT. I’ve always believed in “you get what you pay for”, but the ECP...

My wife has managed to comprehensively smash the glass screen on her Gen 4 iPad :doh: Fortunately, the damage seems to be limited to the glass as the underlying LCD is still fine and the device is otherwise working ok. So... Having watched the various "how to" videos on replacing the glass...

I'm looking at buying a 2012 C350, and it has recently had a suspension arm replaced - is this common?

My father's 2011 S Class is (ridiculously) going through tyres due to pothole damage. Tyre size on the car 275/35R20 rear and 255/35 R20 front. We would like to put original, standard, alloys on the car, but a smaller size wheel and larger tyre wall, to try see if this helps. Any advice on the...

My wife has lost one of the keys from her SLK (don't ask) and whilst I could get a new one from MB, including programming, they are a cool £250 (ouch). I've Googled to see if there are any better priced alternatives and there appear to be a few companies, some of whom will even come to you...

Hi all. This is my first post, so please forgive me if the answers I want are somewhere in the forum, but I've missed them. I have a 2004 c180k, with 109,100 miles on the clock. It's a 271 engine & It's run great in the 2 years I've had it. I've just replaced the Thermostat (yesterday)...

Hello, I'm sure this has been covered before but the Thread search function is not working so I'll post the question again. I have an ML500 W164 2005 with a NTG2 (I THINK? it has video & AUX buttons, picture attached), without rear view camera fitted, I believe the camera was a factory...

Great video on replacing OM642 engine mount....this guy's tutorials are excellent !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLIV924QFRo&feature=em-subs_digest

I have an E320 Estate (W211) 2005 and am trying to replace the driver's side rear light Indicator etc). I am struck at stage 1 which is the removal of the inside panel. This is easy on the passenger's side as there is a release clip but there isn't one on the driver's side panel. Most...

Some lowlife has snapped a roof aerial off my car over the Christmas break period. These people really do get into the whole peace and goodwill set of mind, don't they. The car originally had a "fishing rod" aerial as was fitted to the pre-facelift W169, I replaced it with a facelift...

Hi everyone, this is my first post and I would like to start with the question. I am looking to replace a shifter knob on my 2005 C320 W203 and was wondering if the knobs are universal and come in standard size. I found a MOMO knob...

My CLKs key has been playing up recently, yesterday almost couldn't open car after blocking in the removals lorry who needed to get out. Have a spare however that is dead too :( Anyone recommend/ have experience getting a replacement key either at Mercedes or a third party company? How much...

Need to replace the front strut on my W221 - don't wish to pay the dealer price, anyone care to offer any suggestions or recommendation for an alternative strut. Replacement alternatives I'm aware of: - Air Dominance www.airdominance.co.uk - Aerosus www.aerosus.co.uk In terms of pricing...

Hi everyone, Hoping someone can help me, my C230 started throwing up a P2006 code and after nearly passing out from the quote to repair it from a local indy I started googling about and found the repair kits and cracked on with pulling the Intake Manifold off. Whilst the lever is snapped...

Hi all. This is my first post so wanted to say Hello to everyone here. My Mercedes CDI 2.0 W169 56reg has been diagnosed with bed steering column. My mobile mechanic said he can replace it. The problem is he is not sure if the new column needs to be programmed or not. He does not have...

After parting company with my W123, i have replaced it with a very nice w124 1991 230e. Its lovely apart from its had replacement wings, pattern ones, they are an awful fit. Looking more like they are for a Fiat punto the fit is so horrible(maybe a bit dramatic) Any ideas on the best...

I need to replace the lock on my W169, & can anyone tell me how to do this? I've taken the door trim off & found the large metal plate pop riveted to the door frame, if I were to drill out the rivets & remove the plate could I access the lock. I've look on Lofty's site & found nothing...