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You must possess exceptional fortune, because I have never seen any independent sellers in my vicinity that provide their products for a price that is just half of what the dealers charge. The cost of a "A" service for my SL is £190 at indy1, £210 at indy2, and £240 at the dealer, which also includes mobilo for another year.

I concur. What are the references you have consulted? I am not perusing any of it.

A fresh pair of non-OEM, yet of acceptable quality, is priced at £10.

Yes, satisfactory overall. The vehicle has had just one owner, has been driven for 95,000 km, and comes with a full service history (FSH). Available at a price of £7,295.

Greetings, everyone. I am interested in purchasing a pre-owned (60 plate) 530d SE, which seems to be in decent condition, except for the centre caps of the alloy wheels, which are all in a similar worn-out state. Is this only corrosion?

Avoid looking at that sign. It is the work of the devil.

There is a commonly used term that often refers to something that does not fit or is not worn after it, particularly in the context of China. When it comes to purchasing items that are in dire need of improvement, it is advisable to avoid purchasing them from Asia. The individual responsible for refurbishing these pumps is from the United Kingdom, and they claim that their work is effective and significantly more cost-effective than purchasing a new pump.

The provided link seems to provide the most cost-effective solution for bypassing gasoline pumps.

I would not bother with the secondhand pumps. Additionally, the inexpensive pumps from China are not practical. However, there is an individual on eBay who refurbishes them, offering the most cost-effective choice. The link provided below directs you to Mike1967, a member of this community. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276331664104?itmmeta=01HS41W7J95V7BJRTFCHSJJGMH&hash=item4056a692e8:g:P6cAAOSwjX9kRSRZ&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA4KxZyPpmN4UaVHp75JNS6iqhOdHPK/Kaxa2zjfJ3/215zoSiK130R8QsNkf9QFQd6BTBihdY0LHiYRsdHcWcNvK3sOMNS+UiclkDomrzn7TJ4ALIc7HFcqDcyZzkeMkTWZJbxTAAujnFCyTnybFIkeGS+XHbwjcoeKaNeIR80WpNO2eE9ZYTFLjDeLrcuPx9ReMUfw3qTtNteDW9LvQwAsgdc5k9hFB3YGjJU5GGGibIkIRnFhBL14PMipuC3VTKvrpUhj1iVsS3pKR3jk23sPahLRH2FwebQYCxSjpPbVtv|tkp:Bk9SR6z58IHJYw&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338767388&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595941X355db92f04a0f632376e5dd05c922d64

That is intriguing. I believed that the majority of individuals want to transition from using OEM buckets to opting for diamond stitched ones. What was the rationale behind your decision? From my understanding, the diamond stitch and ordinary OEM bucket seats may be easily interchanged. However, this does not apply to the Sports seats. These devices are easily compatible, although they do need a certain degree of coding.

I have checked my Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the selections are accurate. 1 out of 8 V10+ vehicles were produced in solar orange in 2017, with significantly fewer when considering further choices.

Inspect for water infiltration at the DME/ECU since the temperature gauge rising directly to the red zone suggests a lack of communication from the ECU.

I own a W238 cab with NTG 5. I am seeking suggestions for Android devices, specifically ones that are compatible with the northwestern region.

The next-generation 8 series will begin manufacturing in mid-2026.

I own the automobile, which is now stored in the folder beside the guidebook. However, I purchased it alone in 2004 🙂

I recall reading that the availability of new IR fobs has ceased, however it would be prudent to verify this with the parts department at a dealership. The MBSS (Mercedes-Benz Security System) alarm/immobiliser was installed in the UK by Scorpion prior to being delivered to the dealer. I possess the certificate for my automobile from 1997.

CTEK seems to be the preferred charger on the forum.

ok,thanks all 😁

I just acquired an ML 350 a few weeks ago, which had only a few weeks left on its MOT. Upon inspection, it seemed to me that it would easily pass the MOT without any issues. Regrettably, the statement is incorrect. Seeking guidance with the rear spring failure in my vehicle. I’ve just looked under the back of vehicle and visually they appear good to me….yes there is a fair deal of surface rust, but can you fail a mot on rusted springs? The coil spring has experienced a fracture or breakage according to section 5.3.1.(b) i. Dealers ask £300 for a set of springs. The cost of labour is £180 per hour. The price of x4 is really high. Independent are quoted £465 to install 2 genuine merc rear springs…Although not too irrational, it does make sense to some extent. Labour £70 ph…..If they are able to do the task in half the duration of the dealer, which is twice as fast, will I get authentic springs?I remain unconvinced. Secondly is a problem with the front bearing - failure for excessive play 5.1.3.(a) Everywhere I search, whether it is on forums or online platforms, I come across a method for tightening the bearing in order to minimise any looseness or play. Does the ML 350 4matic truly have this feature? The price for replacing the front wheel bearing is £304, whereas the cost of the bearing alone is £78.80. Therefore, I presume they anticipate the labour to last around three hours. Now strangely after dealing with the dealers they have given me a quote of £226.20 - which is the bearing with a new hub (it says the tech guy that both are necessary for the work in the handbook) so now wondering why the independent didn’t include the hub? Only the bearing...which I am uncertain whether it is the cause of the issue - particularly if I can slightly tighten it to successfully pass the MOT. In addition to the fact that changing rear springs can be accomplished at home with no difficulty, resulting in some cost savings, if the independent mechanic is installing authentic Mercedes springs for £300, I have no reason to complain about the two hours of effort required to fit them.The amount is £465. Regrettably, the same cannot be said for the bearing. It is not a task that can be readily accomplished inside the confines of one's house. One may find springs for sale on autodoc and Ebay at a discounted price compared to authentic Mercedes ones.Is the authentic product superior in quality? Is it necessary to do the hub installation simultaneously with the bearing? Cheers

I have seen this phenomenon on several occasions with older diesel engines. I am acquainted with another individual who has a 220 CDI CLK vehicle, which exhibits the same issue.

I intended to attempt, but I was hoping to get input from someone else who may have had a same problem. 😩 Thank you for your expertise. 👍

I find it peculiar that these events have transpired subsequent to the system update on the factory recall. I really doubt that this is a mere coincidence.

The code for this problem was C0242.

Within the span of seven days after the recall, I had many instances of the engine management system displaying a warning, without any subsequent decrease in speed. However, on the eighth day, the engine management warning reappeared and caused a reduction in speed. After driving a short distance, I parked the car for 5-10 minutes. The reduced speed warning disappeared, but the engine management light remained. The car drove without any issues to my friend's place, where he connected his computer to the car. The computer indicated a malfunction in the Powertrain Control Module related to the Traction Control. This error message cannot be cleared, but the engine management light has turned off and the car drives normally.