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I appreciate all the responses. It would have been prudent to mention the Avantgarde estate to enable boot access via the fob. I have re-examined it. Certainly, there is no keyhole present in the tailboard. To finalise the narrative, I visited Timpsons. A very accommodating individual has placed an order for a blade and will contact me upon its arrival. £30 However, the reason for the stark dissimilarity between the two essential blades remains enigmatic. I purchased it as an ex-demonstration model from Merc Bristol. I will possess an additional key that enables me to access the vehicle and initiate it in the event that I misplace the primary key or inadvertently lock it in the trunk, which is a common occurrence.

I appreciate it. I shall attempt that. Undoubtedly more economical than a new fob! The trunk is devoid of a locking mechanism.

I possess a 2005 E320 CDI. Acquired it at six months of age from Mercedes Bristol. The two keys are the authentic ones provided. The extra fob was recently laundered. The fob is currently unable to unlock the vehicle but can initiate the engine once the car is unlocked. I considered testing the key blade on the "washed" key, as it could serve as a valuable spare if it successfully unlocked the car. It fits into the driver's door lock but fails to rotate. I contrasted the "washed" blade with the functional blade, and they exhibit entirely distinct patterns. It is not surprising that it fails to unlock the vehicle. I am completely perplexed by how this could occur. I am curious if I can obtain a blank blade and have it shaped appropriately. I trust that clarifies the matter.

Are you going to watch this to see whether they make 230? I'm not sure, but I will.

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Former Greater Manchester Blood Bikes Charity Lead Duty Controller and Trustee Barrie Green posted the following on social media: "It has finally occurred, and you wouldn't believe it. Heidi Alexander, the transport minister, had her vehicle towed away after a HUGE pothole near Oxford damaged her tires. Alexander then placed the blame on local councils and the current ruling Liberal Democrats for the lack of road maintenance. She threatened to cut funding to councils unless they met their targets for fixing potholes. This is not fiction, folks. For all the drivers out there who have been crunched, banged, or smacked into a bloody pothole, here is some justice at last. Now that you can take a moment to revel in this glory, I hope you all have a good day and be careful on those roads! Ha ha ha, I'm sorry, but this really made my morning!

I spent much too much time trying to figure that one out! 🤣🤣

Beyond the steering wheel, are there any additional parts that must be exchanged in order for it to reside in the UK?

My French parents are letting me pick up their 1981 W123 230e LHD. The vehicle has always been a part of our family, but now that my mother has dementia, she has handed it on to me. Tax documentation and import paperwork completed. The headlights need to be switched to right-hand drive. Please tell me what to search for since there seem to be a lot of options (H4 being one example).

Regrettably, the 2008 SL I refer to lacks a filler cover on the reservoir, representing further regression by Mercedes-Benz.

Essentially, when I performed the task, there was a significant accumulation of dust and grit in the regions where the seals interfold. I was informed that there is no official service for the hydraulic pump itself; it is likely acceptable to use it within the warranty term, but all hydraulic fluid deteriorates over time. I have observed online DIY methods involving the creation of an aperture in the top of the hydraulic reservoir, since drilling may risk introducing plastic debris into the tank, followed by extracting the oil with a syringe and replenishing it. Rubber or silicone bung, task completed. It may not be necessary for an eight-year-old vehicle, contingent upon the frequency of the roof's operation.

Is this an R231? What is the mileage and age? Have you completed the roof sealing service?

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Thank you for your response – I sincerely appreciate it. I attempted to utilise the key to operate the boot several times, and miraculously, it resumed functionality. Remarkably peculiar! It has been functioning adequately since that time; therefore, I remain hopeful that it will continue to do so.