Does anyone with a W205 have this issue? When I shut the boot, if I shut it as I would any other boot, it just bounces back open. Even if I push down hard, it still does it. I have to slam the boot quite hard in order for it to engage the locking mechanism. Is it a quirk of the C-Class or does mine have an issue? I don't have the electronic boot option.
W205 - Boot closing requires slamming boot lid
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I thought they all had it
CaptainChaos
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Are you sure there isn't a button on the boot lip?
I can close mine from the key, the lever on the door, or the button on the boot (plus the optional foot waggler).
ernie
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If you don't have the auto option (only on Premium /or Premium Plus, I think) check that the latch is staying open on it's spring after being released, otherwise you will be hitting a closed latch when you try to close the lid which will then bounce back. You may need a new latch if the spring is broken.
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My SLC300 is the same, you need a firm push to close.
Dragonalfa
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Have u tried to adjust the rubber bungs which are both left and right?
I think if I remember u can turn them so u can adjust
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I think if I remember u can turn them so u can adjust
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Hero. I gave all the rubber bungs a few turns clockwise and it now shuts as normal!
Now I just need to pad the registration plate and surround out with something so it doesn't rattle like I'm dropping a bag of spanners every time I close the boot! :/
Dragonalfa
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Hero. I gave all the rubber bungs a few turns clockwise and it now shuts as normal!
Now I just need to pad the registration plate and surround out with something so it doesn't rattle like I'm dropping a bag of spanners every time I close the boot! :/
Nice one!!!! [emoji4]
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Has it suffered rear end damage?
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It's a warranty job then - back to the dealer...
Take the surround & numberplate off and drill the plate (4 holes) and fix back just to the plate. Then it wont rattle.
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Don't drill it...just take it off and add some mastic....and replace it...just incase it rusts around your holes...
ioweddie - I didn't mean drill the car - I said drill the plate (and meant the number plate), car has 4 plastic posts already in place to mount the number-plate. They take 4 TORX screws (available from Mercedes in black or in silver) (and presumably already holding the number-plate surround in place.
You can't mastic it, because the posts stand the plate a few mm away from the body so the plate e doesn't rattle against the boot lid. Those plastic surround can end up rattling.
Richard
You can't mastic it, because the posts stand the plate a few mm away from the body so the plate e doesn't rattle against the boot lid. Those plastic surround can end up rattling.
Richard
CaptainChaos
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Gets rid of those horrible plate holders some dealers like using too.
