Mercedes badly crossing a flooded ford

[SpikyMikey]

I've seen some of the vids from there before - here seems to be a pattern -

(a) no attempt to check the depth gauge
(b) assume that speed is required
(c) lack of understanding of the dynamics where the water will come up and swamp the engine

And as you say - a further lack of understanding of the consequences.

You missed an even more elementary error - ignoring the Road Closed signs, even though you're forced to jink round them

 

[ringway]

Unfortunately none of these clips shows if Chris got his C63 running and got home in time for Christmas or if indeed it was his road to Hell and had to be towed away to get a new engine fitted. He was happy on the road , It's a new AMG so fool if you think it's over with this one , worth the repair.

I'll get my coat.

Pool if you think it's over.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Yes he did get it going still on the road

You know him ? Get me an autograph next time you see him please. I like some of his stuff

 

[Spider10]

You know him ? Get me an autograph next time you see him please. I like some of his stuff

 

[davymead]

I suspect they're blasting through that twice a day in those cars. I guess I'll try to be aware if buying a used car from inbetween Mansfield, Newark and Worksop to be aware that could be a car abuse risk.

Been through it a few times, and most of the time it’s nowhere near that deep. Unless you live on Rufford lane you wouldn’t bother. Most folks stick to the A614.

 

[flying haggis]

and how it should be done. well done to the driver of this C? class

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[Gazwould]

E Class , completely retarded thing to do .

 

[SW18]

and how it should be done. well done to the driver of this C? class

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Nice technique but HOW did that not fry something electrical?! I wouldn't risk it.

 

[artyman]

Be interesting to know how an electric vehicle copes with fords !

 

[SW18]

Be interesting to know how an electric vehicle copes with fords !

It’s reported that Tesla did design in an ability for their cars to drive through water:
Watch a Tesla Model 3 Turn Into a Boat

 

[Swany500]

surprised that E Class did not stall