Mercedes Benz Problems

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Autogearbox

Hi there,I have a 1997 clk 230 kompressor sport,when the car is started for the first time in the morning,I have to wait for about 10 minits before I drive off so that the gears will change properly,if I dont let the car worm up first when ...

1997 Mercedes Benz CLK 230 kompressor sport
Posted: Jan 22, 2013
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Non starter

I'm fixing a slk 500 for my father in law he's let the battery run down and not run the car for 2-3 months I've charged the battery up and now it won't fire up it try's then it back fires and that's it. It's never done this it's always a g...

1992 Mercedes Benz SLK 500 auto
Posted: Jan 13, 2013
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Engine misfire

Problem started one cold morning when on starting engine a misfire occurred and it was lumpy on idle. Slight pressure on accelerator seemed to clear misfire and I drove the car for approx 5 miles. On returning home similar symptoms occured ...

2005 Mercedes Benz C Class 230 Kompressor SE A
Posted: Dec 30, 2012
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Electrical

hazard lights keep coming on when driving,but when standing still my hazards will not work

2002 Mercedes Benz A Class 1.4
Posted: Nov 29, 2012
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Car radio fitting

have been trying to fit a aftermarket radio but the problem is the radio has poor reception think its the areial power lead not connected properly but the iso leads dont have this also trying to fiy a bury handsfree but no one knows the rig...

2003 Mercedes Benz C Class c200
Posted: Nov 26, 2012
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Power steerinng top up

Can someone tell me were the top up nosel is on this car please

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class c220 cdi
Posted: Nov 3, 2012
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Hesitation when accelerator is pressed before power is effective

When accelerator is pressed there is a big hesitation before car revs. Sometimes it is necessary to almost floor the accelerator then the car surges forward as the revs suddenly pick up.This is worst when I have slowed to exit a junction or...

2011 Mercedes Benz E Class 250CGI SPORT ESTATE AUTO
Posted: Oct 24, 2012
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Battery went flat now wipers only work when lights are on full beam

i left the car in my garage for about 3 / 4 weeks without starting it and when i went to start it the battery was totally flat i recharged the battery and the car started up straight away then i checked everything was working ok but then n...

2004 Mercedes Benz CLK 2.6 manual convertible
Posted: Sep 16, 2012
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No heater control

I have replaced the heater resistor the heater control panel and still have no control over the speed.its always on full blow. Any ideas?

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class 270 cdi
Posted: Sep 14, 2012
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Cuts out

when you drive the car it will just cut out sometimes it may start other times it will not and when reving the car it does not rev up stright away can any one help some one did say it could be mass air flow metre?

1999 Mercedes Benz A Class a140
Posted: Aug 19, 2012
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Ignition not working

When turn ignition key nothing happens

1997 Mercedes Benz E Class
Posted: May 31, 2012
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Central locking problem

Mercedes A Class Central Locking Problem. I cannot unlock the car to get in using remote key or manually openning the driver's door. I checked the Key, key is perfectly working. But some problem with the car central lock system Can an...

1999 Mercedes Benz A Class 140
Posted: Apr 21, 2012
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Car will not start and then sometimes does

Three weeks ago I parked my car outside my house as normal. When I went to use it again, I put the key in the ignition it turned all the way but did not start, all the lights and stereo are working fine. On the off-chance I tried again a we...

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class 230 tiptronic sports kompressor
Posted: Feb 22, 2012
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Running Tempreture

The car is only running at 60 degrees and the c ar heater seems to take ages to work. 20 years ago I would have guessed it was the thermostat stuck in the open position but what do I look for on a modern car like this ? Nick

2003 Mercedes Benz C Class
Posted: Feb 20, 2012
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Oil leak

small oil leak somewhere around turbo after towing caravan all other times nothing car runs very well no smoke from exhaust.

2001 Mercedes Benz E Class 320 cdi
Posted: Jan 29, 2012
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Auto box problem

Hi guys, Car ok for 500 yards then steep hill,changes down with a clunk and sticks in first gear....Engine management light comes on, code reads P0175 (Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit)...Any ideas please?

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class C200 2L Auto Elegance
Posted: Jan 15, 2012
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Rumbling front suspension

got a rumbling noise on nearside front particularly on rough surface or even slight pothole it is a vibrating noise that you can feel and hear. took it to garage last week and they fitted a new bottom ball joint to nearside suspension but i...

2007 Mercedes Benz E Class e280 cdi
Posted: Dec 19, 2011
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Suspension noise

I have a very loud thud or bang coming from o/s back when going over bumps or pot holes I've changed the drop links & the bushes in the anti role bar as every suggests but the noise is still there. I also have rattle & squeaking noise com...

2003 Mercedes Benz C Class 270
Posted: Nov 26, 2011
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Squealing brakes

brakes squeal like a bitch in heat, i replaced disks pads all round from mb and had my garage fit them, but no joy, they did copper grease them and fit the shims, took it to john weir mb, they check it over and suggested cleaning callipers,...

2004 Mercedes Benz ML 270 special edition
Posted: Nov 8, 2011
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Clicking noise

Hi guys, after a run of about ten miles plus, a clicking noise develops which seems to come from the passenger side...It's road speed dependant not engine speed (sounds like a card in the spokes of a bike wheel)..Clicking disappears ...

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class c200 Elegance Kompressor
Posted: Sep 18, 2011
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