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Had my B180 cdi ( manual box ) for 3 weeks now. I use it to travel to and from work, which is 17 miles each way, with about 16 miles of it dual cariageway. On the dual carriageway, I do 65-70mph indicated, but don't seem to be getting very good mpg. Over the 3 weeks the average mpg has...

Anyone know if it's possible to add Bluetooth or phone support to the Command units if they didn't leave the factory with it? SWMBO has a lovely car but no bluetooth and/or phone support. Anyone? Cheers, Dan.

So, we had the wifes W245 B180CDi serviced at the main dealer, 200 miles after the notification came on (soonest they could do it). When we got it back, in the service sheets is says "reset range to next service to 15500 miles" however, it said 12247. Hadn't been driven anywhere, was still on...

So the Wife's B is just back from some TLC at Cambridge Mercedes. Service was OK, although I have to haggle with the supplying dealer now as until today the brake fluid had never been changed and that's *6* years!! (it didn't come from Cambridge I should add). Anyone know what the following...

Wife was complaining about having troubles shutting the boot on her B - took a look last night and it looks like the bolt that comes through from the roof-space inside the head-lining has come undone and the left hinge is loose....amazing. This has to be the worst put-together car I've ever had...

for my w245, a B service is due - so using the wealth of knowledge that this forum has, I have managed to get into the ASSYST to try to establish what is required for the upcoming service. Service Codes - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum It is so that the 'items' are the...

So after today's MOT at the Merc franchise in Cambridge, SWMBO needs another new wheel thanks to the opposite corner now being cracked, and advisories on 3 tyres....we knew the tyres were getting low. I want to get Falken ZE912, but the dealer cannot supply offering the...

I'm looking to fit a parrot MK9200i kit to my B180 and was wondering if it's a sensible 1st time DIY job? Is it simply a case of plugging it all in or am I going to need to get my soldering iron out? I'd sooner have the job done right if there's any chance it's a difficult job but I'm...

Hi folks. The radiator fan of my B170 is now permanently running, which has been the same for the last week or so. Doesn't matter if engine is cold or hot. I've checked fuses - look OK, I've re-earthed the wires I can see, I've cleaned and WD40'd the large blue fan plug and pushed and prodded...

Is it possible to retrofit MB heated seats to my W245? its one of the main things I miss that my previous cars had. I have seen after market kits on the german ebay for £30 per seat but would prefer an OEM approach if possible. I have also seen that heated-seats.co.uk do them for £300 fitted...

Folks, The wife has got one of these - Autotronic variant. Has anyone got any experience of remapping them? She says it's a little slow (I'd agree) and was just wondering what the thinking/experience was? I've got an Audi A4 1.9TDi CVT box and the guidance there is go no more than 400Nm and...

Very long shot I know, but if anyone happens to have a Harmon Kardon amp lying around for a facelift W169/W245/CL203/W211 to go with NTG 2.5, this would be very much appreciated! Or if you know of one being broken?? Many thanks, Matt

So the glow plug light comes on on the dash when you advance to the II position on the ignition signifying it's heating, and goes out when the heating cycle is complete. What does it mean if it then comes on after you have started the engine and stays on for 30 seconds to a minute of driving...

Hi, I have this W245 and bought a Parking sensor kit with 8 sensors (4 front + 4 rear). I need some help to install it. I have installed before in my other cars, but off course, Mercedes is not a regular car. :doh: I went to the trunk and everything is solid closed, I see no "holes"...

Hi, I just bought this W245 - B200, it came with Audio 5, without bluetooth or iPod connection. I want to install a Parrot MKi9200, but have no idea about how to do it. I will need help to disassemble the dash/radio area + harness diagram. Thanks! :thumb:

Hi All, first post. Wife has got a 2005 B180Cdi - she loves it. I'm new to Mercs, and I know it had a lot of work done pre-delivery at Ipswich Mercedes (autotronic fluid/filter change, major service, brake pads, tyres etc). Couple of Q's from me - as it has to go back for something to be...

Hi there, today one of the retaining clips broke off my parcel shelf/tonneau cover/luggage cover/flappy bit. Very miffed, it now doesn't locate properly. Seems to me that the broken clip should be replacement - does anyone know if they usually are, or am I looking at buying a whole new parcel...

Hi there, recently bought a B-class as a nice family motor. Does the job. Just fixing the small problems, one of which is the FR RR loudspeaker sounds knackered. It's not obvious how to remove the Door Trim and from experience I don't want to start pulling things about. I've found A-class door...

B class (W245) Hints & Tips for Beam adjustment for driving in Europe Headlamp bulb Beam Adjustment for Continental Driving isn't difficult just fiddly. Here are a few suggestions that I found to make the task easier. Set bonnet to it's maximum height (nearly vertical) Remove the black...

Hi Guys any one got a 3 bar grille in silver for a b Class for sale.... :dk: