500E
MB Enthusiast
Hello all,
Since my last posts about the W211 E55, I ended up settling with a mint W210 E55, 56,000 miles from new, black on black, avantgarde spec. Only looks to be missing the sat nav as an option so quite well specc'd otherwise. Very nice car for Dubai and after an AC regas just after I bought it the car has been running great! Even the door sills still have the stickers on from new
The car is a Japan import, I am the first UAE owner. Since i've bought the car it's had the oil and oil filter changed, air filters changed, charcoal and AC filters replaced and the plugs replaced with Bosch parts. All parts removed were MB but very old/worn which means it has been a while since the service.
Brake discs out in the UAE ended up being £400 a piece and I couldn't find decent aftermarket parts anywhere! Brakes desperatly needed changing - I was close to buying a set for safety purposes but at £800 a pair I did some shopping around and ended up scoring a brand new OEM MB pair on eBay UK for £130! Had them collected, looks like they've been on the shelf since 2013! I am currently in the UK, I will take them back to Dubai with me and buy the pads, sensors and rear discs from the main dealer out in Dubai as they're not too expensive, not sure why the front discs were so much - I think they're only for the E55/C43?
Apart from the brakes the pre purchase inspection I had shows the engine mounts need changing along with the AC compressor which has a slow leak. I am also getting all the fluids done however they look quite fresh tbh. Gearbox oil and filter should be changed too but will use a specialist for all that.
Anyway the car has a few issues, main ones I had questions on:
- The car has air seats but neither of them work. No noises when the switches are pressed - any ideas?
- The cubby below the stereo is damaged behind the lid, seems to be broken up for some reason - can these be replaced? I can't find the right part online.
- The car has 235 front and 255 rear Dunlop tyres fitted - they are due to be replaced so will be fitting a new set of Michelin pilot sports - can anyone confirm whether the correct tyre size for 2001 E55 is 245/40 and 265/35 ?
I have ordered a new toe hook cover, MB star and a fog light from MB as they're broken/missing.
The car is a 2001 facelift so has a few nice bits like the uprated steering wheel, indicators on the mirrrors, etc. Any recommended mods for this car?
I don't really have any decent photos at the moment but once I've cleaned the car and had it detailed I will get some uploaded - for now I hope these will keep you guys satisfied!!!
Cheers
Bill
Since my last posts about the W211 E55, I ended up settling with a mint W210 E55, 56,000 miles from new, black on black, avantgarde spec. Only looks to be missing the sat nav as an option so quite well specc'd otherwise. Very nice car for Dubai and after an AC regas just after I bought it the car has been running great! Even the door sills still have the stickers on from new
The car is a Japan import, I am the first UAE owner. Since i've bought the car it's had the oil and oil filter changed, air filters changed, charcoal and AC filters replaced and the plugs replaced with Bosch parts. All parts removed were MB but very old/worn which means it has been a while since the service.
Brake discs out in the UAE ended up being £400 a piece and I couldn't find decent aftermarket parts anywhere! Brakes desperatly needed changing - I was close to buying a set for safety purposes but at £800 a pair I did some shopping around and ended up scoring a brand new OEM MB pair on eBay UK for £130! Had them collected, looks like they've been on the shelf since 2013! I am currently in the UK, I will take them back to Dubai with me and buy the pads, sensors and rear discs from the main dealer out in Dubai as they're not too expensive, not sure why the front discs were so much - I think they're only for the E55/C43?
Apart from the brakes the pre purchase inspection I had shows the engine mounts need changing along with the AC compressor which has a slow leak. I am also getting all the fluids done however they look quite fresh tbh. Gearbox oil and filter should be changed too but will use a specialist for all that.
Anyway the car has a few issues, main ones I had questions on:
- The car has air seats but neither of them work. No noises when the switches are pressed - any ideas?
- The cubby below the stereo is damaged behind the lid, seems to be broken up for some reason - can these be replaced? I can't find the right part online.
- The car has 235 front and 255 rear Dunlop tyres fitted - they are due to be replaced so will be fitting a new set of Michelin pilot sports - can anyone confirm whether the correct tyre size for 2001 E55 is 245/40 and 265/35 ?
I have ordered a new toe hook cover, MB star and a fog light from MB as they're broken/missing.
The car is a 2001 facelift so has a few nice bits like the uprated steering wheel, indicators on the mirrrors, etc. Any recommended mods for this car?
I don't really have any decent photos at the moment but once I've cleaned the car and had it detailed I will get some uploaded - for now I hope these will keep you guys satisfied!!!
Cheers
Bill