R230 - no SBC hold?
SBC hold not working. This doesn't seem to be an option according to the manual - but I can't get this feature to work. No warning messages. Car does roll when you take foot off brake on a slope - not...
View ArticleW210 - ABS BAS ESP - Another Cause
These symptoms are often caused by an ABS sensor or by the brake switch. But my searches didn't come up with the cause of my car's random intermittent ABS, BAS and ESP warnings. So here it is for those...
View ArticleSRS warning message
Hi all, Getting a few things sorted on my new to me, SL500. It's a 2005 model. The seat lumbar support didn't work for either seat. Having researched on here, removed drivers seat, found broken air...
View ArticleSpace saver tyre pressure
I was just doing a tyre pressure check on our two cars today and all the tyres were fine so I just thought I would check the space savers on both cars . It's a bit of a faff because you have to lift...
View Articleclk 270 cd changer removal
Hello does anybody know how to remove the cd changer in the glove box please? I need to remove the unit to get to the latch for the glovebox i have found 2 x torx screws on the edge of the unit & I...
View ArticleSwap my Leather Trim for your Cloth Trim
I own a 2002 S210 E320 Cdi Avantgarde with black leather/grey piping non memory and non heated seats in good all round condition, and would be willing to swap the 7 seats and door cards for the...
View ArticleFirst Ever Mercedes!
Being a fan of German Marques i've done Audi (to Death) and BMW (daily is an F11 520D and just sold an E46 M3), i spotted an SL55 in a petrol station and fatefully decided to check what they were going...
View ArticleMore w202
Hi all I now have three W 202s all green not through choice i add, as thats what came along. My latest purchase is a c180 but its a bit neglected to say the least, it only has 52000 on the clock and...
View ArticleNew (to me) SL55 AMG 2003 - Couple of Issues
Hi All, I've just purchased a 2003 SL55 AMG in Obsidian Black, it's covered 67k miles and has a very comprehensive MB History and only 3 owners. It's had quite a bit of work done in the last 3 years,...
View ArticleR129 Roof cover
Can anyone help me with my 1990 r129? When you put the roof up the LID opens , What do you call that lid? need to change the leather in that lid. Can anyone tell me how i can do this. Mine got a big...
View Article07 Sprinter 313 Cold Starting
Hi!, im having trouble whit my van cold starting, it takes a bit of cranking before it fires up, but once its hot it starts again no issues, now im thinking glow plugs but when i plugged into my...
View Articlehelp with missing hose
Just need information on this 1995 E320 HFM 104.992 In the picture it looks like a hose should be fitted on to it .Can anyone give me information of what goes there and ,also were the other end fits to...
View ArticleR129 500 SL Woes
Good afternoon all My dad has a 1989 500 sl R129 and had a minor mishap of putting the battery on backwards. Blew out a couple of fuses and has come up with a whole host of other issues I believe its...
View ArticleRecommended Oil for C220 CDI 2012?
Hi All!! What is the best oil to use for a C220 CDI 2012 Diesel? :confused: I was going to buy the Castrol C3 5W30 Fully synthetic? Thanks !:D
View ArticleC280, 1994: Replacing Automatic Transmission
Hello all, Is is a relatively easy job to Replacing Automatic Transmission with a rebuilt one? Any tips to make it easy are appreciated. Thank you, Arv.
View ArticleC280, 1994: Hole in Radiator Cap on the Overflow Bottle
Hello, Does the Radiator Cap on the Overflow Bottle has a very tiny hole so the pressure equalizes with the atmosphere as the hot coolent cools down and prevent the cooling system vacuum and hence...
View ArticleSLK not turning over
I went to start my 2003 R170 SLK today but it failed to turn over. When I turned the key there was nothing, the dash lights didn't dim nothing happened at all. I left the ignition turned on and the...
View ArticleSteering wheel retrim.
Purchased a cheap steering wheel on eBay and have sent it off for retrim today. Have done this with both of my last cars. Makes such a nice difference to the car. I'll post pics of the result. Also...
View ArticleW212 E350 cdi 2009 - what mileage can these go to ?
hi, my car has just over 211000 kilometers on the clock, and has already had the turbo replaced due it it blowing up last october, I'm wondering what is the expected lifespan of this car, should it be...
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