w220

Inspired by a thread on Pistonheads where the owner of a T124 reveals the true cost of running one, I thought i'd share some of my experience of living with a W220 and what it really costs. Buying First off, let it be known that i'm in the motor trade and generations before me have also...

Hi All, I have a SRS light that I think is being caused by the center rear occupant sensing not working, my reasoning is that only the center head rest no longer lifts automatically. My problem is the rear seats are adjustable and i can't figure out how to get to the wiring for the center...

Hi All, I recently purchased a S320 2001 although I expected there to be a few minor niggles I was not expecting to find so much rust, I have done some reading and its a common flaw with the w220. What I am finding a little difficult is to locate replacement body panels, the highest priority...

Had this for a while now, wondering if anyone has experienced similar. After about 3 weeks of owning the car it started making a really load groaning noise from the drivers front wheel - it comes on intermittently and seems to stop with a hissing noise when speed drops under 20mph. It is...

hi i have read online about these battery draining its not that clear how people have solved it... on my own car (2001 w220 s320cdi) the battery drains after a few hours or it doesn't drain for a day or too.. don't why and how to check ... when ever i leave my car for more than 5 hours i take...

Hello folks, Looking for genuine mercedes benz W220 roof rack instructions manual can any one help me out with that. Thanks

Hi Everyone, As im literraly taking up my whole street with V8s i need the biggest one to go, i have just bought a 2012 S600. 2003 Facelift Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L V8 Full loaded Fully electrical Brand new brakes, Newish tyres 6CD Changer Command 2.0 Widescreen with phone and Command...

So I recently had contaminated fuel in my 2003 s320 CDI and since the car has been fixed I have found another strange problem. I always fill the tank right up to the max and the car drives perfect, absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever BUT as soon as I've used around 2/3 of the tank, I get the...

I am selling my S500L it's a great car but there is a few small jobs that need doing 1) boot does not open 2) passenger window goes down ok but going up you have to push up one side by hand I think it's just the glue that's come away one side 3) needs A service 4) TVs need Digital tuner as has...

Hi guys and girls I am selling my S500L but in winter my boot was frozen and would not open with key remote or button in side car so I pulled the boot up as i pressing it with some force and it opened but then it would not shut so I got some hot water and put it over the locks and Finely it shut...

I'm looking to gather the parts to get the UHI phone working in my 2005 W220 but there is no phone cradle in the center console. I've been trying the websites listed around to decode my VIN without much luck. I'd like to at least know if i even have the prewiring, without which i'll pursue...

Hi Does anyone know any reliable garage who can perform front top strut repair and have a tool kit? In Plymouth I only found the main dealer to have the tool but I dont have good relations with them and would prefer to avoid them. I dont mind to travel further.

Hi all, OK this is a last DIY attempt to identify my only (at moment) outstanding issue on my car before putting her in the garage. When the car is started in the morning so cold at low revs the car seems to struggle to pull. If I boot it then it will not accelerate at all just seems to...

I'm struggling to remove the passenger door speaker cover - would anyone have an idea? It need to be removed so I can clean it. Some people are telling me I'd need to remove the entire door panel, but some are saying I can unscrew the screw underneath, and then carefully pop it out. I don't want...

Does anyone know how a keyless-go gear knob can be dismantled i.e removing the leather part and taking out the central plastic core? I want to fit a different wooden component but still want the original leather, functions and button/wording to remain etc. Thanks in advance, Matt :thumb:

My w220 s-class has an electric rear view mirror, it is set a little lower than I would like so every time I start the car I have to move it to my preferred position. My issue is that I don't have memory seats in my car so how do I get the mirror to remember my position? Any help would be...

Hi All Sometimes when I get in the car, and switch the Command unit to Aux, which my iPhone and freeview box are plugged into, nothing comes on. The radio (FM/AM) however seems to be absolutely fine. My suspicion is the TV tuner in the boot (where the 2 aux points are) for some...

Why does my gearbox slip now and then? A coffee break sorts it a day or so then happens again. Its been serviced a week ago after it sat I don't know how long before I bought it.

Hi all, I'm looking to confirm, or rule out choices in oil and would appreciate any input. I'm looking for an oil than can be used in both my s320 2001 cdi and the wife's slk 230k 1998. Both are high mileage, 150k and 160k miles respectively. Checked both handbooks and the s says 229.1 or...

Hello everybody. This is my first post on any forum. I have read hundreds of posts here and on the other forums and finally decided to join and to ask a question that is been bothering me. :) I am writing to you from Bosnia and Herzegovina. I have a problem with my Mercedes S320 cdi 2004 with I...