M80
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- 2014 639 Viano- 651, 5sp Auto. 2009 S211- 646, 5sp Auto.
Star, the Merc diagnostic kit, can check the fluid level.
But that isn't associated to the poor starting, or smokey exhaust.
If you has diagnostic kit I would be asking about you fuel pressure during cranking.
As Wighty, you really need a specialist to diagnose, to save you wasted time and dosh going down rabbit holes.
My glow plug comment was more about not blaming the seller too much. If he doesn't know Mercs, it isn't overly surprising that he might source incorrect plugs.
But that isn't associated to the poor starting, or smokey exhaust.
If you has diagnostic kit I would be asking about you fuel pressure during cranking.
As Wighty, you really need a specialist to diagnose, to save you wasted time and dosh going down rabbit holes.
My glow plug comment was more about not blaming the seller too much. If he doesn't know Mercs, it isn't overly surprising that he might source incorrect plugs.