sl500

Not been on here for ages..... no Mercedes of our own now. This is my Dads... 3rd car and just not used, garaged and covered. 500SL - Owned for 9.5 years by my father - 46,000miles - Silver with anthracite leather, full factory fitted AMG bodykit, updated front grill. MOT November 2016...

Hi all, So, in the on-going quest to figure out what is going on with the performance in the car, I had a realisation moment (from a post I read whilst googling on other forums [sorry!]) it came to me that the first time this happened 4 years ago the Mass Air Flow Sensor had to be replaced...

Hi all, I'm getting fed up with this now and sorry for those who recall my previous posts on the topic. Every year when the Spring comes I get the same problem - lack of performance once she has warmed up. All is fine when she's cold, as soon as the temperature gauge passes about 70...

Hey everyone, just need top my oil up and wondering what kind? I checked the manual and then made the mistake of checking the book in halfords. which recommended a different type?!:confused: Thanks in advance! :)

Hi. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I am wanting to change my comand unit for an Alpine or pioneer 7 or 8 inch unit etc. The old unit is the original and works fine, but I would love to now upgrade. Does anyone know where I can get this done? I live near Gatwick airport. Sent from...

got a leking rear suspension on drivers side, any one know of any fix apart from replaement at great expence. thanks Mike

Morning All I have a nice black R129 SL500 T/1999 2 Owner car with 70k miles on. I have done a few jobs that needed doing and need to do a couple more to get it where I would like it. However I have been hankering to get back into an SL60 against since I sold mine to Jay. I have some earlier...

hi everyone, Thinking of buying a pair of K & N Filters for my R230 SL500. Ive googled this and some recommend not doing it because it damages an air flow sensor because of the oil ? Any help greatly appreciated ! Thanks

I have encountered what looks like a common problem with the(R230 SL500). My Auto shift selector is stuck in park and therefore I have had to have my vehicle rescued and took from the roadside. if i remove the selector unit from the car, does anyone know where I can get the plastic part replaced...

I've read so much my head is spinning! I'm a spannerman, not a sparks :wallbash: Does anybody know, are the standard door speakers on a 1994 R129 4 ohm, or 1 ohm, impedance? I gather it matters when fitting a head unit, but it's all Greek to me...

As the title, really. I'm getting there with the car; soon there will be nothing but the boring cosmetics left. Does anybody have a link to a radio wiring diagram for a 1994 SL500? An ISO connector has been fitted to the car, and the newly-acquired Blaupunkt head unit (thanks Jonnyboy) powers...

Help! Am looking for either: -spare rim for my car (even non-alloy); or, -alternative option like a space saver? I currently have 205/60/15, but I don't have a spare wheel. Another question, is this the only tyre size which can fit on my existing alloys? I have asked various places who...

Recently purchased an SL500 R107, after much deliberation! Need some advice please... I knew that the front floor pans (inside and under body) need attention; but would like the best advice on getting this sorted! Am NW London based and looking for a good (reasonable) welder! Any...

Hi Guys, I have the " common " tank baffle rattle problem, and have read here that many have fixed this issue in various ways ( without having to shell out for the tank replacement ). I wonder if any member have had this " fix " done by a third party ?, and if they could provide me with...

My dilemma

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I'm just dipping my toe in the water really but am thinking of selling our cherished SL. Only for a newer one I may add... Its low mileage at 71k but that may go up due to use. Jasper Blue (with a purple pearl), 02, Auto, AMG Kit, Orion grey leather (dark grey), Carbon...

I'm just dipping my toe in the water really but am thinking of selling our cherished SL. Only for a newer one I may add... Its low mileage at 71k but that may go up due to use. Jasper Blue (with a purple pearl), 02, Auto, AMG Kit, Orion grey leather, Carbon console and door...

Hi, I'm considering buying an SL 350 or SL 500 06 or 07 plate convertible. I have never owned a Merc before as I want to change my trusty family Toyota Verso, 238000K miles and still going, to something for myself since the kids are now grown up etc. I have been looking between the two...

I'm preparing the car for the MoT, which runs out in three weeks. The SRS warning light stays on after starting for anything from 30 seconds to two minutes or so before it goes out, which may be an MoT failure point. Do others have similar experiences? Also, STAR cannot communicate with the SRS...