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SNOW TIP............SNOW TIP.......... If you are one of the very many MB drivers that have your wipers set to auto , then I strongly suggest....................... BEFORE you put the key in the ignition - turn the wipers to OFF. Otherwise your wipers may try to do the one-wipe routine after...

This applies to the 3000 Evolution but I assume all models could have the same problem. Over the past few months my 3000 Evolution has started taking ages to pair with my phone on switching on the ignition - up to 2 minutes. In addition, I could not pair my replacement Blackberry Storm with...

:confused: Last week the ML270 CDI was talking a long time to fire, It was trying but not firing for long time, all dash lights are ok- it eventually fired - NOW - it will not fire at all - same deal - trying, all lights ok - just not firing at all - any thoughts where to start ?????

Ok I accept that many on here are far more IT literate than me ---but I was shown a tip today that I thought I ought to pass on incase anyone else didn't know it -- or be put right if I got it wrong...:D Plug a USB memory stick in -- click on properties - and in the tabs is "speedboost" -...

Just a little tip that may help some of you out there with dodgy remote keys. I was not sure if the infra red side of the key was working and a friend of mine in the TV trade suggested just pointing it at a digital camera and you will see a small glow from the lens of the key if its transmitting...

You can use your tomtom charger to charge your BB in the car. Probably works with other mobiles with USB.....

I previously had problems with my ML not performing, it runs perfectly round town - but on the motorway - it seems to lack power up steep hills and also cannot do much over 80mph even down bank. two fauls were diagnosed at the garage - MAF Filter and pressure boost sensor - both were replace -...

Just bought this ML a few weeks ago - we love it but to be onest im dissapointed with its performance - It seems to reeally struggle going up banks - Cant see it ever doing over 90mph - up or even down bank ! - After 70 mph it seems to be struggling - Is this normal ? - It runs great and smooth...

How do i perform a hill start in a tip auto w211? First time ever driving an auto. Do i apply the break. Leave it in "D" and then start accelerating. Or put it in "P", foot on brake, move shifter to "D" and then accelerate? Another question. What is the point of having "N, When you have a...

I would really like the option of manually selecting gears while I drive and I was wondering if anyone could tell me for sure if it is straight forward to convert a standard auto to a Tip Auto. I've been told the gearboxes are physically the same so I'm wondering if swapping the gear selector...

Not sure how widely this is known.... I recently had a MB BT SAP system etro-fitted to my car, works great BUT... My desk is only a few yards from where I park and the car would not release control over my mobile for 10min or more after I parked up. Just read the COMAND handbook and there...

I have to admit, the last time I was here at the forums the car was giving probs but it has been 1.5 yrs of smooth sailing (touch wood) with the C220. I don't want to push my luck so I've read once about getting the car serviced more frequently when they reach these ages ... what does everyone...

Wrap some six or seven turns of gaffa tape round the socket end of your wheel wrench.It prevents scratching those precious wheels from damage.

Recently acquried but since added 17" AMG IIs and Avantgarde grill - very pleased with results

The self adhesive pads that hold on my numberplate were past their best so I took the time to renew them this evening. Nothing spectacular in itself, but I was having trouble removing the residue of the old pads before fitting the new ones (I actually used double sided body moulding tape for...

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ok. so i went down to the garage to have a look at this car today: 2002 51 Reg MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 200K Elegance Tip 2 Doors, Automatic, Coupe, Petrol, 50,000 miles, Metallic Blue, 2 Owners. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Computer...

Laughed out loud at this (read through the replies) :D :D

Approach T junction in appalling rain. Turning left takes you up a wide empty hill with water streaming down it. Turn off ESP, select first with tiptronic, nail it, catch 45 degree slide, hold it sideways a bit going up hill, wipe stupid grin off face, tell myself I should have grown out of that...

I'm driving along in 7th.... typing a message on the forum.... no sorry.... I'm driving along in 7th or D anyway.... I tip down and 6 shows on the gear display, or I flip down and 6 shows on the gear display, or I kick down and D shows on the gear display. Why is that?