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So not airmatic on w210 pheumatic
W210 or w211
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I do not think so.I lost one key and had to buy another and had it programmed to the car....aprox £300
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I'm reading lots of expensive repairs with airmatic or swap out for spring kits
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So my only issue really is check rust listen for usual suspension knocks n bangs the one key
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Nope not airmatic
Rust is the main killer, also check subframes and spring perches for excessive rust. These can be rectified but the former are bigger and more costly jobs. Engine covers off, check for 'black death'. Not as bad as it sounds, can be done DIY just get it super clean. The display pixels are another easy fix, ribbons available on ebay cheaply.
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The display fine look in link in one of the comments
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But not airmatic and as long as it levels is a good start as for subframe nothing mentioned on mots would think it crop up there generally but will shine a light defo get engine cover out of the way though thanks for help
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Hi,
you asked questions back in post *12, some of which have already been answered.
Elegance is a "comfort car" rides on 16" wheels and is not lowered like the Avantegarde model.The base model was called a "Classic ". A sunroof was an optional extra and in my old 300TD I fitted a Blaupunkt DAB radio, you can fit what you want, or is the radio in your present car better, if so swap it over if you want.
Abbs --clk320 has provided a copy of the data card so you can see what you are buying before you get there. Looking at the spec and the mileage and providing the rust is minimal then it might be a bargain, 146,000 is no mileage at all for these. But be realistic, you are not going to get a £3000.00 car for £700. Take a piece of carpet with you, a cheap bright LED torch and give it a look over and under, take a friend with you for a 2nd opinion. You mention the under engine covers on the MOT, this is standard jargon to protect the MOT tester as he is not allowed to remove the protective and "aerodynamic" shields. On the nearside ...passenger side... underneath, there are two steel pipes going the length of the vehicle, these are the hydraulic pipes for the rear Self Levelling Suspension, these tend to go very rusty, as do brake pipes unless they have been treated. For future times when you get a 211 ! , Airmatic gives you a very comfortable ride, no need to be frightened of it. You will have a normal 722.6 auto box, there is no Tiptronic , it is not on the data card. Talk to the chap that owns it, see what he has to say about it. Make sure that the aircon is on and wind it down to cold and see how chilly it gets. You are fortunate in already owning one of these so you will know it is supposed to drive.
Looking at the photos,it seems to have either had 2 doors or a wing as the paint is not matching, despite the sun on it, looking at the next pic, looks like it has had a wing, metallic silver is a horrible colour to match properly. Rear tailgate seems ok, but lift it up and look at the seams. Looking inside, it seems to be idling at a correct speed and even the outside temp gauge works. Interior looks clean and tidy, shame it is not leather !, and if you say it has a Parrot fitted then that is a bonus.
It would be interesting to look at the receipts he has for the past work.
Just do not go buying a rust bucket!. I hope all goes well on your visit.
Steve
you asked questions back in post *12, some of which have already been answered.
Elegance is a "comfort car" rides on 16" wheels and is not lowered like the Avantegarde model.The base model was called a "Classic ". A sunroof was an optional extra and in my old 300TD I fitted a Blaupunkt DAB radio, you can fit what you want, or is the radio in your present car better, if so swap it over if you want.
Abbs --clk320 has provided a copy of the data card so you can see what you are buying before you get there. Looking at the spec and the mileage and providing the rust is minimal then it might be a bargain, 146,000 is no mileage at all for these. But be realistic, you are not going to get a £3000.00 car for £700. Take a piece of carpet with you, a cheap bright LED torch and give it a look over and under, take a friend with you for a 2nd opinion. You mention the under engine covers on the MOT, this is standard jargon to protect the MOT tester as he is not allowed to remove the protective and "aerodynamic" shields. On the nearside ...passenger side... underneath, there are two steel pipes going the length of the vehicle, these are the hydraulic pipes for the rear Self Levelling Suspension, these tend to go very rusty, as do brake pipes unless they have been treated. For future times when you get a 211 ! , Airmatic gives you a very comfortable ride, no need to be frightened of it. You will have a normal 722.6 auto box, there is no Tiptronic , it is not on the data card. Talk to the chap that owns it, see what he has to say about it. Make sure that the aircon is on and wind it down to cold and see how chilly it gets. You are fortunate in already owning one of these so you will know it is supposed to drive.
Looking at the photos,it seems to have either had 2 doors or a wing as the paint is not matching, despite the sun on it, looking at the next pic, looks like it has had a wing, metallic silver is a horrible colour to match properly. Rear tailgate seems ok, but lift it up and look at the seams. Looking inside, it seems to be idling at a correct speed and even the outside temp gauge works. Interior looks clean and tidy, shame it is not leather !, and if you say it has a Parrot fitted then that is a bonus.
It would be interesting to look at the receipts he has for the past work.
Just do not go buying a rust bucket!. I hope all goes well on your visit.
Steve
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The 210's SLS system is the Achilles heel of running a S210 on a budget, as most are now.
Problems:
The 2 spheres are shot. The low fluid level tells you this. £120 plus labour.
Leaks from rusted SLS pipes. Need replacing, hard access! £££.
Leaking / weeping Sachs rams (aka the rear shocks) .... about £400 per side.
Checking properly for rot on a viewing just isn't realistic because it hides beneath all the plastic covers - for the same reason they scrape through MOT's.
My last E300TD actually looked pretty smart because it has been almost entirely resprayed under warranty with many new panels but underneath OMG!
Without question, I would go for a W211. At least if you get stung for a something like an SBC pump, once it's fixed, it's fixed. Keeping a W210 structurally sound is like painting the forth bridge.
My last E300TD actually looked pretty smart because it has been almost entirely resprayed under warranty with many new panels but underneath OMG!
Without question, I would go for a W211. At least if you get stung for a something like an SBC pump, once it's fixed, it's fixed. Keeping a W210 structurally sound is like painting the forth bridge.
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Tiptronic not really worth worrying about anyway, its just the slow and clumsy precursor to paddle shifters, kind of works OK but I you wont be missing much on a car without it. My w210 has 225000 miles on so far, has had work but still drives well.
And even those guys don't have to do it anymore!
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Hi anyone find the spec or any info on clk 2003 sn53ovr owner says it's reliable no faults
I'm going to see this first thing in morning
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Love some help like a spec list toolman1954
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Or Clk320x can u get me spec on after mentioned clk reg
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Does a clk have air suspension self levelling etc
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Well caution to the wind and bought a 2003 270cdi clk c209 advantgard 152000 looked its got a full not all Mercedes but up to 85000 then there after reputable garages such cornerstone Cardiff etc full service history thousands spent on repairs and has had things in last three year like 4 arms and brake lines with receipts gu showed me his reason for sale a 430 d bmw with private plate said this car was his mums but isn't his cup of tea there is rust underneath but hey not major for a 15 year old car I removed covers and no Black death even a receipt for change of seals 2017
And after looking in reiptz a job costing 535 pounds in 2017 to replace couple manifold gaskets May point to having the flaps cleaned egr etc the young guy 23 didn't seem to know much
Small problems little sticky handbrake and aftearket stereo which when I try to control volume horn beeps don't know much about this and a crack/smash to the driver wing mirror no lights clunk's drives superb averaged 38 on way home couple scratches here n there but
All I can say at moment for 750 pounds I'm chuffed
And after looking in reiptz a job costing 535 pounds in 2017 to replace couple manifold gaskets May point to having the flaps cleaned egr etc the young guy 23 didn't seem to know much
Small problems little sticky handbrake and aftearket stereo which when I try to control volume horn beeps don't know much about this and a crack/smash to the driver wing mirror no lights clunk's drives superb averaged 38 on way home couple scratches here n there but
All I can say at moment for 750 pounds I'm chuffed
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Datacard
Identification number: WDB2093162F077973 7
Chassis
Sales designation: CLK 270 CDI
Order number: 0 3 537 40799
Delivery date: 22 08 2003
Paint code 1: 345U BRIGHT BLUE - METALLIC PAINT
Equipment: 822A AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - BLUE
Engine no.: 612967 30 272257
Transmission: 722640 04 727491
SA code
205B OWNERS MANUAL AND SERVICE RECORD - ENGLISH
220 PARKTRONIC SYSTEM (PTS)
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
231 GARAGE DOOR OPENER
236B WITHOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE - STATION INDEX
249 INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
250B MOBILO LIFE/EUROPE SERVICE PACKAGE
309 CUP HOLDER
330 CD COMPARTMENT
345U BRIGHT BLUE - METALLIC PAINT
423 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
500 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LH AND RH FOLDING
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
5XXL EUROPE
600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
609 LA 5-SPOKE DESIGN 16" WITH TIRE MIX
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
668 PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
690 EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
756 RADIO MB AUDIO 10 CD WITH VK/RDS
804 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
820A AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE
822A AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - BLUE
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
882 INTERIOR SAFEGUARD
954 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR AVANTGARDE VEHICLES
984 COC DOC., DELETION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION DOC.
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M002 ENGINES WITH EXH.TURBOCHARGER WITH INTERCOOLER
M27 CAPACITY 2,7 LITRE
M612 R5-DIESEL ENGINE OM612
NA5 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
My 1998 E class has 67000 on the clock could be useful. Got it up for £700
Asking £700 for mine with 67000 on the clock, last MOT no advisories, mechanically sound, rust round the arches,
