CLK leak points
Hi, Does anyone (malcolm????? :D) have any paperwork on known leak points, bits to check and clear, roof adjustment on 208 Cabrios please? Jim
View ArticleHonest Johns Mot database
Have just looked up my car on this and the results are interesting and probably helpfull for maintenance tasks. Ie if you have a 210 then some preventative tasks make sense. Pipe failure rate 15 times...
View ArticleSLK - BRAKE PADS
Hi all I have a set of Pagid front brake pads for the SLK and noticed that the pads have a champher on the pad's edges - my question is do the Mercedes OME brake pads have this champher? Thanks as...
View ArticleFUEL RISE
So it seems that no one is taking the blame for the high cost of the Fuel in this country after the findings have now been published . The Oil Companies say " Its not our Fault " and the Government...
View ArticlePart Ex for an Approved Used?
Would MB take my 211 as a deposit (+ some cash (possibly)) for an approved used car? Or is it cash only deposit? Curious, wondering mind at work....
View ArticleControl Arm/ Track Arm
Hello, Can anyone tell me if the lower control arm and the track control arm (track rod end) are the same thing.:confused: Scott
View ArticleJust discovered my CL500 has ZAS!
I was going through my fitted options list generated from my VIN when I discovered I had option #479 (from 04.08.1997 CYLINDER CUT-OUT SYSTEM (ZAS)) Looking under the car when I had the secondary cats...
View ArticleHow does Truphone work?
Sounds good, anyone tried it? From their web site:- Switch to Truphone and save up to 90% on your business mobile bills Truphone is the mobile phone network specially designed for international...
View ArticleC220 Won't Start. Emergency mode with Autobox?
Hi guys, My s203 is sitting stationery and will not start. On the last journey the auto box was sticking in 2nd gear. This is first time I've experienced this. Anyway, I pulled over, turned off...
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Alloy Wheel Straightening and Unbuckling
When I bought my 19" wheels recently, they were second hand from ebay. It seemed sensible to have them checked for "trueness" before fitment, even though they looked OK to the eye. My local tyre shop...
View ArticleWIS docs needed
Hi can someone send the following docs from WIS to me in an email.. I can read them but have no way of printing them of Thanks in advance AR27.00-p-0270w AR27.20-p-0200-03R
View ArticleSLK 1998 Central Lock Pump water damaged
HI My wife has a 1998 SLK and the vaccum pump for the central locking pump in the boot got soaked because of water leaking into the boot. I have looked everywhere for a replacement pump but am told the...
View ArticleC220 cdi not cranking when trying to start
Hi all, Further to my MAP fault with my car it has now developed an intermittant fault with not cranking when trying to start it. All the dash lights come up as normal but as soon as you try to...
View ArticleW203 C180K steering wheel buttons not working
Have a 2004 facelift C180K coupe. The steering wheel controls for the display and radio have stopped working. Radio (basic audio 20) still works OK and the dash computer display etc. still works but...
View ArticleNTG2 maps upgrade help
I have an NTG 2 in my CLK with version 2 of the maps and want to upgrade. I think £200 as quoted ny the MB dealer is a rip off. Any suggestions where I can get s cheaper disk and has anyone had...
View ArticleFuchs Titan GT1 Pro Flex XTL 5W-30
Hello Would the above oil be suitable for my W204 C220 CDI 2008. It has 229.51 approval but nowhere on the bottle says it is low ash? Also I want to do an oil change this saturday, is there anything i...
View ArticleC280
Hello again Ok so I going to look at a C280 estate tomorrow, what do I need to check for on a test drive? anything specific? it's done 70k Full merc service history, although one is due. Mr Television...
View Article[Breaking] A 140 on an S plate
hey guys, the MAFF has probably gone as the car runs rougher than a rough thing on national rough day. last MOT there was an advisory for a rear brake pipe, dashboard lights out, cars done around...
View ArticleWindscreen squirters on my Mercedes
How do I remove squirters on my Mercedes E 320 estate? The pump appears to be working fine but the water does not come out of the squirters. Water just dribbles out and only if the bonnet is up. There...
View ArticleWheeler Dealers TV programme tonight; Features an SLK - R170
Get the telly recording stuff in gear. In the UK on Discovery Turbo channel at 20:00 tonight and repeated at 04:00 tomorrow; Wheeler Dealers - they're featuring the purchase, tarting-up and re-selling...
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