rust

: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...

Hi all, I've had my lovely 1994 E320 coupe for nearly 6 months now and there are a few things I really want to get up to scratch, but... being a bit lazy I was wondering if it could all be taken care of in one place in one trip, what do you think?? Problems: Rust around jacking points...

Is this normal, your red Mercedes Vito 111 CDIstarts rusting to look like this when it is 9 years old? http://mercedes-vito111cdi.eu/ :( Let me know what you think... Is Mercedes obliged to fix this or compensate me? Does it fall under guarantee?

Hi, As some may know I have two W202's, a "P" reg. C230K Sport, and a "T" reg. C43/55 AMG. I bought the C43 knowing it had some dreaded rust worm around the normal places namely all four wheel arches, and when it went in for a gearbox oil change at PCS in Horndean Ollie commented that there...

I was wondering if anyone else had a rust hole like this one, in the corner of their boot floor on a W202. It is in the corner under the rear light, beneath the battery tray. It isn't caused by spilled acid as there has never been any, and the battery tray is pristine. I made the hole...

I have a 2004 SL 350. I noticed the aluminium roof at the rear corner (where the roof hinges when opening) corroding in 2006. I was shocked that this should happen on a new car with an aluminium roof. Mercedes fixed it and assured me it was not a normal problem, and that it was permanently...

Hi all, Quick question. I (very stupidly) decided to do battle with a bollard as I was driving out of Tesco's car park today. Not sure how I did it, but I completely failed to spot it. Result: need minor repairs to both nearside doors and nearside rear wing. Some scratches and a very minor...

Does any one worry about owning a mercedes because every one keeps saying that they are so costly to fix . Would you start to worry about the cost of repairs so much that you start to think there is a fault in your car (hear noises etc) although there may be nothing wrong. Would this problem...

Anyone driven one of these? I am starting to see quite a few of the facelift models on Autotrader at good sub £10k prices. Am looking for a 100k+ one or two owner max from new ideally with full BMW SH...

Can anyone recommend a body/paint repairers in Preston Lancs. I have an annoying square inch of rust bubbling just above the number plate hollow on my 2005 E220 Estate. My car has FMBSH but I havent asked the dealership for a quote as I would probably faint.

As per threat title, I have a 1999 CLK230K Cabriolet with no rust at all, thus far. I wonder, is there anything I can do by way of proactive preventative measures to keep it all metal and no FeO2? Matt.

I am trying to get my w210 into good shape and would like to repair the rust around the rear wheel arch's. 1. is this something I could do as a diy project? and if not. 2. does anyone know where I could get this done relatively cheaply.

Hoping someone can help me with this. I bought a 1985 280sl earlier in the year and have unfortunately discovered rust in the plenum chamber/bulkhead. Looking through previous posts on this site I see that it's a recurring problem on the cars, and one I should have been on the look out for...

Hi - I am new to the forum. I am about to buy an SL320 W129 (1997). Can't wait. I am looking for a car cover. My main concern is to keep out the moisture/wet as it will be parked on the drive/street. I have had problems with E class of the same period (W124) rusting on the wings/arches after...

Hey, Can anyone help me.... last month I spotted rust on all 4 panels of my 180 C (2002 plate). When the dealership said that its all covered by the warrenty and I'd get a courtsey car, I was very relieved! But that all quickly changed! The bodywork people said that I wouldnt get a...

It's been a while since I've been here. February to be exact. Partly due to computer probs shortly after my last posting. Anyway, I've had a search for answers to my problem and couldn't find any, so can anyone tell me how to safely and non destructively remove the side rubbing strips on my '99...

Just interested out of those that own MB's ,who actually drives one for a living or just the occasional time,I myself drive a mercedes sprinter c311 for a living,owned by the company i work for,and must say greatest van i ever had the pleasure to drive(especially the new ones with traction...