I have a 190e 1992 and recently the heating on the drivers side stopped
working. It only works intermitantly and does not heat up to hot at
all. I have checked the vacuum and changed the valve near the wiper
motor but it's still cold.

Recently hired an 8 seater vito for a holiday in cornwall.
I was surprised as I thought they were all badged as viano these days.  
So, could someone explain the naming system in the uk?  What is the
difference between an 8 seater vito and the viano?

All -
I've got a '74 240D (I know, I know - but I like it!) that consumes oil it
appears only at highway speeds (70 mph - yes, it does go that fast).
My mechanic believes the problem to be the Injection Pump Diaphragm.  His

Hi group,
230e 1992, 90k miles, original mounts. The car is shaky when idle, slightly
but to the point that you can feel some tremor on seats. The revs gauge
oscillate constantly while idle, but very little, about 30 rpm or so, wich I

Old style solid state.
We try to repair as a new one is not available, it was from an old
model, 1986, a transistor like component marked 1012 is
shorted.

A lady here has a Calif 1991, 190E 2.4  4cyl for sale.
It is currently at the garage - won't start.  It has no rust
at least not in any visible places (I didn't check underneath).
It has 121,255 miles on it - asking $2000.   I looked through

My 300SDL is running at 100 most of the time - even a little hotter when
climbing.  There was a new thermostat installed, but the car continues to
run at 100.  The overflow radiator cap was replaced because the old cap had
broken apart - rubber hard, spring broken.  The new cap, ...

Hi, this car has 37K miles and runs good but occasionally gives me a check
engine light with either a code P0170 or P0173 Fuel trim malfunction. Can
anyone tell me what this is and how I can fix it? I can't really afford to
take it in unless I have no other options.

My 99 E320 was rear ended and repaired.I have been told that the market
value of the car dropped because of the collision.Does anyone know how to
establish the magnitude of the drop in value?
Thanks RH

My CLK 240 Auto has 2 transmission options:
S for Standard and C for Comfort.
The Owners Manual is not very clear about the advantages of each.
Can I assume that C will give the best economy?

My 1983 300D Mercedes started having problems a week ago. When I turned
the key to start the car after the glow plug light goes out, the engine
turns over but didn't catch. The first time this happend it took about
15 tries to get the car started. The next time, about 25. Then about

My seat belt lock on an '82 300D does not want to lock up on the buckle.
I can push in the buckle, but the lock never catches.  
Is this something usually fixable or should I start looking at recyclers
to find a replacement unit?

The Star diagnosis compact 3 uses Windows XP for
its new operation system. We worry your Windows NT can'nt do update after
version 11/2005. If you need new version of Windows XP for your DAS and
WIS programs, please you contact us. Also we have RS232 adapter and

Anyone know the correct procedure to remove the door sill trim and rubbers
on a 124 series 260e? This model is a 1989 pre plastic door panel and sill
model. The purpose of the question is that I wish to fit the Merc bodykit
plastic door panels and door sill panels, thus updating ...

I just bought an old timer 307D now I like to check
the pump timing. I found all marks on the flywheel
and the housing. Problem is I don't know what mark
represent what, there is a little metal plate with a