Wondering what models you guys who know your
Mercedes can recommend for a tall guy,
I am 6'6' and have trouble in most cars yet was
hoping there might be a model or two of Mercedes

I am bringing in my new (4/2004) E500 for my first non scheduled service.  I
would be grateful for any feedback on the issues at hand.  Am I nitpicking?
1) I am getting some groaning noise from the steering when the engine is
cold (goes away after 2-3 minutes of driving).  I suspect ...

I just noticed that my bar across my trunklid does not light up when I
press on the brake pedal.I took a voltmeter and tested the unit and the
bulbs are ok.Does anyone know where the common areas are where the wiring
might be faulty or maybe a fuse or relay problem? The backup and ...

Just had the dreaded Check Engine Light come on. My generic scanner
indicates that DTC P0141 - O2 sensor heater circuit Bank 1 sensor 2 is the
problem.  The TC was set yesterday. Monitoring indicates that the problem is
not recurring and everything is now functioning correctly. I ...

My 1990 24v 300CE with 190,000 is having some problems. Comments about
any would be most welcome.
1. For the last few seasons, when the heat comes on, there is a smell
from the system reminiscent of dry cleaning fluid. I am reasonably

I was just browsing into http://www.the-porter.com
A film by Mercedes about the new CLS seems to appear during the next
time.
Oddly enough Bryan Ferry (yes, still alive) is acting with the sister

I don't have my owners manual handy and I need to replace the upper
bulb in the rear drivers-side lamp cluster (this is the stop/brake
bulb) of my 1999 ML320.
Can anyone tell me what bulb type it is and where I might find it

Have an opportunity to buy an 84 SD with 240,000 miles. Car looks nice but
air conditioner leaks freon.
What are my options? How much should I expect to pay for this first repair?
Regards,

I have a 2005 Mercedes SL500 which I recently had the satellite radio
and hands free communication system (phone) added.  I have been
totally unimpressed with the local dealer, and indeed am quite
confident they will possibly damage my car if I take it back.

Any suggestions on what type of wrench is best for tightening the
right bank exhaust manifold's lower 4 nuts? I know the size - I just
can't seem to get on them with any wrench that I have.
Until now, I thought I had a good tool assortment, but it seems one

Hi mercedes friends!
I recently did a rear axle repair on my w111 coupe, and made a
photostory out of it. It describes the changing of the seals and
bearrings. Since this axle is used in many series merceds, it may also

After an August 2003 discussion (below) about "Bad Vibrations" on a
450K mile 350SD the cause of the problem was finally determined to be
a worn driveshaft U-joint, one not easily detected with either
hand-turning or visual inspection.  Howard had it right.  Two

Hiya all. Has anyone in the UK here had the third row of seats fitted after
sales (not factory fit)? Is it possible? What have people paid? Any
comments?
Cheers all

Does anyone knowwhat a good price is to replace te engine wiring harness on
the 3.2L 6cyl SL320 engine? I can buy the harness itself for $389 from
Mercedes.I have hear anywhere from 4 hours to 9 hours labor.I am guessing
that 4 hours is closer to the correct time for a Mercedes ...

Please help! So far nobody is 100% certain what is actually the problem and
it seems rather stupid to change parts one by one till I get to a solution
becouse  Mercedes dealer is very expensive with suggestions. If anyone has
any experiences with '93 E320 coupe shuting down ...