rusting

So the wifes W245 has rusty rear arches *again* and while MB are doing a dance, I'm expecting they are going to just laugh at me when it comes to sorting it out. Yesterday, also found that the boot-floor-pan with the spare wheel in was like a swimming pool. The reason - water is coming in from...

I am used to discs which have a substantial lip on them and are in need of replacement. What I am not sure is, if the discs are rusting, at what point do you need to replace them? I've also noticed cracks around the cross-drilled holes. :dk:

After the E320 on a 55 plate was serviced yesterday it was showing rusty brake lines on the rear. So a 9 year old car where there is a plastic protection guard underneath. Wouldn't have shown up if the one plastic guard wasn't slightly loose. Normal or should I be disappointed?

Hi,I have a problem with rusting rear wheel arches.They're not too bad at the moment but are getting worse.. I know I'll have to work on them when the weather gets better.I recently saw a new c class with what looked like clip on arch protectors in silver matching the car.. They actually...

I have been reading other members issues regarding rust on their cars.My question is, does this affect all MB's or is it certain models or a period when they were manufactured? Have MB sorted this out? I have a 2005 C200 saloon and can't see any signs(at the moment).

It seems that MB and rust are unfortunately very often associated - with the W210 and W202 probably some of the worst. Has MB managed to break the curse with the W212 and W204 or are there examples (the w204 now pushing on for 4 years now) on rust on these too? I used to think that the...

So a few weeks ago I decided to de-rust and respray the wiper arms on the headlights, so I took them out, they were rusty and blocked, so i cleaned them and left them in vinegar (as you do!) for the rust to dissolve, the next morning there was a lovely fizzing sound coming from the bucket with...

Hello! I've got a 1999 C240 W202 Sport and the wheel arches have become quite rusty. :rolleyes: I do have time on my hands at the moment and was wondering how I go about trying to sort this out. I don't think it's rusted right through and created a hole, but I'm not entirely sure. :o I...

Took advice from a recent Mercedes Enthusiast mag article and visited MB dealer in Beckenham, Kent. Showed the Body Repairs man the offending areas - f ront edges of 2 rear wheel arches - and he took paint thickness readings etc. View is that MB will undertake the necessary repairs on production...

How do you guys treat these alloy rusts?:confused:

Hi All, I've had my 1999 clk for nearlly 4 years & noticed quite a lot of rust starting to appear around the boot & on every wheel arch. The car has always been garaged & MB Serviced, whilst my girlfriends Corsa of the same age is always left out in all weathers & has no rust on it at all. (so...

I have recently purchased a C 220 and I am delighted with it. The car is less than one year old. I have one concern that the brake callipers have 'rust' on the casing. I have two questions; is this OK in terms of safety ?(although not good for appearance!) and is this issue covered by the...