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    Buying a W211 Estate

    So ladies and gents, as some of you may know I have decided to chop the X Trail in against a W211 estate and have spent the last few weeks looking. Been to see two, both lemons with major SBC problems. I have two lined up to see tomorrow so hands off those on Leics! Anyway, I've found this...
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    Advice on buying an estate Merc

    Hello I have been looking at a c220 Cdi 2007 with 80k miles, automatic Price £5.5k Looks very tidy and well looked after. (Is the price about right?) Haven't had mercs in the past onle BMW but they where always newish. Anything I should be aware off? Does Black Death apply to...
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    C-Class Estate handling in the wet/snow

    Hi, I've had my C-Class Estate (C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 5d Auto) since spring, so haven't driven it in Winter yet. I check the tyre pressures regularly. The car handles very well in the dry, but on wet roads, the traction control kicks in readily when entering/exiting a roundabout whilst...
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    Big ask - W124 estate cover loan

    Hello chaps, #longshot. I am heading off in a few weeks for four months. I am after a cover for my cherished car. I've seen StormForce examples on Ebay for £150. Seems like a great price but after this four-month break, what will I do with it? Therefore, does anyone have one I may borrow...
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    Hello from Dorset

    Just a quick hello. I bought my second ever Merc a month ago and am once again in love. A C200 kompressor estate w203 automatic with 74000 miles. I think I got her for a good price so the few niggles are a small price to pay. And I'm feeling particularly smug at the minute having repaired...
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    e-class to c-class and back again...

    I had a e-class estate for about 9 years until last year. I loved everything about it apart from, latterly, the rust, the fuel economy and the running costs. I turfed it in for an 08 c-class estate 220 sport. Lovely car, however I really miss the space in the old e-class. Also my parents aren't...
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    what to look for in buying a E320 Estate 2005\6

    I am constantly fighting myself trying to decide what to do about changing my car. My E220 W210 saloon has done well but is looking shabby. I have parts to put on and paint to touch up but still its done over 200k and I'm waiting for the next big bill that will take it off the road. I...
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    Just bought a 2006 C220 CDI Estate - need some advice :)

    Hey! I hope everyone is well. I just bought myself a 2006 C220 CDI Estate and have a few questions about it as I have no hand book with it. It's automatic and is the Avantgarde model. I've searched Google a bit today but cannot find any reference to what I want. Ok so it is to do...
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    Proud owner of E270 Estate at 21

    Hello to all of you at MB Owners, I have recently become the proud owner of a 2003 E270 Avantgarde Estate and I'm absolutely loving it so far! I have a chequered history of cars including the usual astra's and escorts, however I have also owned a virtually unheard of Renault Vel Satis. It...
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    My experience of the Restoration & Modification of a 2001 S203

    With occasional help from members of this Forum, I have had a lot of fun and considerable reward investing time and esudos in a 12 year old C220 CDI Estate that a friend offered me 'for beer tokens' due to its high mileage. But the engine was clearly fabulous and not sounding or feeling any...
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    E280 2007 Command Centre Removal?

    Hi, I own a E280 CDI Estate 2007 and seem to have an intermittent fault with a nokia Bluetooth device (power goes on and off) that was installed before i purchased the car. I suspect that there is a loose connection behind the dash/command centre however i have as of yet been unable to get...
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    E300 Estate rust boot with free holes!

    :confused: I have just bought a nice L plate '94 124 24v E300 diesel estate. :D Lots of history and engine plus interior and electrics all good. Unfortunately the dreaded leaky rear end has meant some good size rust holes in the rear, under the locking mechanism... Beyond custom...
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    W124 Estate Self close mechanism

    Hi all! I have been tinkering with the panzerwagen and I got the tailgate self closing to work, but it wouldn't switch off the interior lights. So I adjusted the mechanism so it closed a bit tighter, but then couldn't get the damn tailgate to open at all! I had to buy a large philips...
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    W124 1995 M Reg Estate E300D fuel tank leak

    W124 1995 M Reg Estate E300D fuel tank leak My tank leaks, when car is nearly full, and I would really like to know please 1. how easy to remove tank 2. will a tank from a previous model fit, e.g G Reg Appreciate everyones help and assistance in advance.
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    2001 W210 E320 CDi Estate Tailgate Struts replacement

    I need to replace my tailgate struts; I can find no instructions in my manual or on the Web. Can anyone help me with instructions? Best place to buy struts?
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    Folding rear seats in 2006 C Estate are stuck in upright position

    I stated this thread the other day but forgot to add a title. The rear seat catch button on the small seat back of my C class estate 2006 model is stuck open and I cannot fold the seat back forward, I also can't fold the seat back from the big seat as the luggage cover prevents it and I can't...
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    Advice required on value of unusual car - W124 E36 estate

    Hi everyone, As many of you know back in February i became the rather proud owner of an E36 which was due to be crushed under the scrappage scheme. Thankfully i managed to get in there before the deal was done and saved the car by matching the £2k the chap would have got from the scrappage...
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    S124 E36 AMG - saved from the scrappage scheme

    Hello everyone. New member, been here a few days now, but finally collected my car on Friday. It was due to be scrapped against a new Audi A6 and i managed to find out in time to save it. Less than 200 W124 E36s were made, and in rhd they were: 24 coupés 14 cabs 12 saloons 7 estates...
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    E320 CDI Estate W211 2004 54 Remote Locking

    Hi, have a E320 CDI '54 Estate, first post can anyone advise on the remote central locking RF not working & at the same time the AM / LW radio has lost signal and the FM signal is weak. The IR remote central locking will work, after a while, waving the key at the drivers door handle IR receiver...
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    I have done it!!!

    Hi Well I have done it placed the deposit on a E 280 Cdi Sport Estate on a 57 plate just have to wait for weather to clear up before I pick it up:D Will have lots of questions when I get it as will be my first Merc! :p Hog

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