2007 C55 Estate, laundry list

[DavidL]

Dammit, I think we've had a conversation via email from your PH thread. I've just bought a late 04 c55 estate and its away at the garage for its first fettle. Nothing as dramatic as yours I sincerely hope, you've been through the ringer and that's for sure. I've driven it a little and its a nice car to drive. You miss airmatic a little but I can forgive it that. Goes well enough and returns 10% better mpg than the e55.
Ours is my wife's daily transport so we shall see how it goes.

 

[brucemillar]

It's driving really nicely now, thoroughly nice place to spend time.

On which note - I think one of the previous owners had a Road Angel hard wired in, hence the blanking plate now fitted:

So I've picked up a replacement and will fit it in due course:

If anyone has a guide to how to do this they could point me too that would be appreciated.

Can I be so rude as to ask how much you paid for the trim piece? Mine is scratched so needs wrapping or replacing.

Thank you.

Bruce.


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[Dammit]

£82 from Mercedes

 

[Dammit]

Dammit, I think we've had a conversation via email from your PH thread. I've just bought a late 04 c55 estate and its away at the garage for its first fettle. Nothing as dramatic as yours I sincerely hope, you've been through the ringer and that's for sure. I've driven it a little and its a nice car to drive. You miss airmatic a little but I can forgive it that. Goes well enough and returns 10% better mpg than the e55.
Ours is my wife's daily transport so we shall see how it goes.

Hello!

 

[Dammit]

Does anyone know what the thread specification of the Mercedes registration plate screws is?

These: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Silver Number Plate Screws BNIB | eBay

 

[DavidL]

Crikey, they can't be that special. £7 for 4 screws!
Had mine back, nothing too drastic, new alarm siren, rear wash pump, various suspension arms and bushes, heater valve adjusted and greased. Now has a clear STAR printout. We shall see for how long.

 

[Dammit]

In terms of maintenance I've got the RMS (which I've held off on, hoping that it's oil from above as the rockers were weeping) and the exhaust fixings "are a bit too rusty" left. Nov 12th for the wheel-arch de-rusting, then hopefully we're fine for the future.

I object to paying £7 for 4 screws, hence asking if anyone knows the thread - if so I'll get some rather less spendy fixings!

 

[Dammit]

They appear to be M5. I'm considering Helicoiling this plastic insert as I don't like how loose the threads are:

Anyone got another suggestion before I drill and tap the boot of my car?

 

[BaldGuy]

Stick it on with the thicker number plate sticky strips... I prefer the non screw look....

 

[Dammit]

Unfortunately I have to use the four screws as that's OEM, and I'm a lunatic. So I must fix them.

In other news, I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow:

 

[DavidL]

Err hate to point out, you might need, err, just maybe, the other wheel..

 

[thebiglad]

I've just had new plates put on the CLK and at the back had a similar issue. However over here ALL number plates are permanently riveted onto the vehicle using blue and white rivets so you end up with an OEM near-invisible fixing.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Looking good. The W/S203 with AMG styling is getting even better looking as it ages.

 

[Petrol Pete]

I notice the gear selector has lost it's emblem (just as mine has) I bought an AMG one online and just stuck it on top for now , looks a bit crap but I couldn't be bothered to strip it all out and fit it properly. Besides I don't think AMG is OEM on the gear selector.

What was it from the factory ? 3 pointed star in silver on a gloss black or the 'older' version ?

Any pictures anyone ?

 

[Dammit]

I can't find a picture that shows a logo on the shifter that doesn't appear to be aftermarket, interesting question - did they deffo have a logo when new?

 

[DavidL]

Mine is just a silver top, no logo. Was keyless entry/go an option? That's the only other thing I'd have thought would differ.

 

[Petrol Pete]

I have seen used C55's in adverts , some have had the coloured Affalterbach logo put on the gear selector (looks pants) and some have 3 pointed star.

All are available to buy online but still would like to know what came as stock....Anyone ?

 

[DavidL]

https://ragtop.org/mbbrochures/2006/int-cwagon.pdf
p46 clearly shows a 3 pointed star. I can't say I've seen one mind.

 

[Petrol Pete]

^^^^ The car on p46 does not appear to be an AMG (seats , instruments) and the gear selector in my car is of a different design to that one. I agree though it was probably the high gloss black with the silver 3 pointed star as standard.

oh, and my steering wheel is on the opposite side to the one shown in the picture

 

[Dammit]

If I want to use the "AUX" input that the Comand system shows to be possible, how do I connect to it - do I need an additional cable?