Couple of irritating issues.

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drone

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Near Dover
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350 slk mk2 and 220cdi estate.
Occasionally turning the key to the start position doesn't start the car, it usually starts after the second or third go, it's done 197000 miles and is 55 reg. Is this a known issue?
The other issue is an oil leak from the front left of the engine, I assumed it was from the seal where the oil filter housing joins the cylinder block but I recently changed the pcv valves at the top of the engine and pressure washed the head and block after gunking it and the leak or rather the oil trail, seems to have stopped.
What are the more common oil leaks on this engine? It's a 646.963 btw and I've done nearly 2000 miles since the last oil change without having to top up the sump.
As I mentioned, it's more an irritant than anything but I'm planning on driving down to the costa del sol for a few weeks and I'd like to clear up any potential for disaster before I go.
Any guidance really appreciated.
 

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