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    Certificate Of Conformity for A Car Coming From California To France

    Just one other point: the registration of a car coming from a non-EU country can only be done on the internet, using the ANTS service (beware expensive look-alike sites ! ). To give you an idea of what you need to give, here is the list: ANTS IMMATRICULATION But of course first you must get...
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    Certificate Of Conformity for A Car Coming From California To France

    Hi. You'll have to write to Mercedes France and order one - cost 200€ and 6-7 weeks delay. BUT before you can order it, you'll have to have the car inspected in an MB garage (dealer) to check that the car meets the French Highway Code, especially the lights and the Distronic. They will provide...
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    But, as you say, they seem to be out of their depth here . . .
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    I simply cannot believe that an "auto electrical wizard" would tell you that a 350 Bluetec only has one battery ! (Posts 175 and 177). Your MB Centre doesn't seem to know what they're doing with this car and are just throwing parts at it. Until you get it to a recommended (on here) Indie or...
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    If you have a 2011 Bluetec (which I believe is the case), then you will certainly have two batteries. I really think you should find another garage.
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    I'm not quite sure what you mean . . . you do have 2 batteries, don't you ?
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    Stuck and broken coolant temp sensor (OM642) nightmare

    ^^^^ I would think that there must be something holding the sensor in - I can't imagine that it was just shoved in the hole when first mounted . . .
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    W221 vs W222 better buy long term

    To tell the truth, I only tried the A8 to have something to discuss with MB . . .;)
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    W221 vs W222 better buy long term

    When we were looking at cars we tried an E class, an A8 and the 221 all on the same day and the 221 won hands-down closely followed by the A8. The comfort seats are what made the difference with the A8.
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    I've just re-read this from the first page and I think you should find another garage - preferably an Indie recommended on here or, failing that, to Mercedes. Even if you have to travel, it would be worth it to get it sorted. I can understand that you're getting pipped off with the car, but the...
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    DVD Movie not playing in Mercedes-Benz W204 2010

    All DVD players should play "Zone 0" discs as well as those of the region. I have no problem playing my DVDs in the car. Maybe you should look into your burning set-up and make sure that it's set to zone 0 (or 2 if you want to limit it to Europe). hth
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    DVD Movie not playing in Mercedes-Benz W204 2010

    I presume you are in the UK - in which case region 2 is correct for DVDs sold in the UK. You should also be able to play your home-burned DVDs which are (normally) zone 0.
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    Possible EV.

    By selling your car and insisting on cash payment . . . ?
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    S600 W221 headlight

    Just a detail - if you have night vision, then you'll have a switch for it. And you can't use 'night vision' in the daytime (unlike the Audi system).
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    Tyre wear and how far do you get on a set of tyres

    On my S class, I get 46000+ miles from a set of 4 (back and front), using Michelin Primacy.
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    Strange Event trying to lock the car

    I had a similar experience - I believe it happened because I switched off and removed the key too quickly. Has never happened again.
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    W221 S350 not starting (doesn’t even try) after service.

    I would be thinking about finding another garage . . .
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    New E300e with M254 engine

    Hello, I've been looking at a new E300e which has the 254 petrol engine - has anyone got any news about it (good or bad), particularly the engine ? I'm trying to down-size a bit from the current 221 without losing too much comfort.
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    W221 passenger footwell carpet wet after a drive?

    You can always clean out leaves etc from under the hood, at the base of the windscreen. . . Have you got a compressor ? If so, I'd try clearing the drains with air, rather than poking about with wire / tubing.
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    Correct MB spec for a battery for 2002 build C270?

    Hi Drivencrazy, If you post up your car's VIN, then someone on here with EPC can give you the exact battery reference ( I no longer have EPC). If I were you, I'd go to your local MB and get the correct battery from them (probably Bosch). From my experience, it serves no useful purpose putting...

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