Mercedes Benz Problems

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The Latest Mercedes Benz Problems
Dash Computer

After driving for about a hour the dashboard computer locks-up and the controls on the steering wheel do nothing including the horn. Although all the matrix lights all work they rarely if ever all work at the same time.

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK 2.3 Kompressor Auto
Posted: Apr 9, 2010
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Misfiring

I am facing the misfiring problem the first five minutes after starting the engine, then it goes ok. The local garage suggested this might be connected with ECU, but I reprogrammed mine just 2 years ago. Then they said me that it was the co...

1999 Mercedes Benz A Class 1.4 Manual
Posted: Feb 21, 2010
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New battery but Will not start

Car battery went dead during the recent cold spell so I had it replaced but although the engine sounds like it wants to turn, the car will not start.Please help.

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK 230
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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BAS/ESP ANDABS LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS HAVE JUST ON,FROM START UP LIGHTS OFF BUT PRESS BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON CHEERS

2003 Mercedes Benz A Class 1.4 MAN
Posted: Jan 26, 2010
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My car will not go faster than 15mph

I have Mercedes c180 automatic, around 13 years old with about 70,000 miles. I owned the car for around 3 years and never had a problem until now. I was driving back home and braked to full stop in order to yield the way for upcoming car. O...

1998 Mercedes Benz C Class
Posted: Jan 4, 2010
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Electronic key wont turn in ignition

i replaced a starter motor and now none of the two electronic keys will turn in the ignition both keys open and close the doors

1998 Mercedes Benz E Class e200 automatic
Posted: Dec 25, 2009
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Bas esp light does not go out when engine is running

i have resentley had new break disc fitted to the front and since then the BAS/ESP light does not go out

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 auto
Posted: Dec 10, 2009
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Engine cuts out

Have a Mercedes E320. Has been starting perfect but cuts out from time to time even when in drive. Have cleaned air filters and replaced fuel relay but still doing it!! Any advise before I get a huge mechanic's bill

1994 Mercedes Benz E Class E320
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
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Slk 230k stutters

slk dont use it much charge battery run it down road poor performance stutters poor acceration

2000 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 r170
Posted: Dec 7, 2009
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WONT START

I have a 54 plate Vito 111 LWB Panel Van 2148cc Diesel Manual and when I enter my key in the ignition I get nothing the key wont turn therefore no ignition and I cant start the van. I was told (by a Merc Dealer) "put the key in the ignitio...

2004 Mercedes Benz Viano VITO111 2148cc Diesel Manual
Posted: Dec 3, 2009
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Abs

has a problem with abs when put foot on brake pedal it pulses i think it may be a abs sensor but not totally sure have fitted new disks and pads did clean abs rings on front when put new brakes on yesterday

1996 Mercedes Benz C Class 250 turbo diesel
Posted: Nov 22, 2009
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Faulty ignition

when i switch on the ignition the dash lights up heater plugs go out and you turn the ignition theres nothing.you can sometimes hear a clicking at the back of the dash.i have noticed it dosnt sometimes show on dash if the car is in drive or...

2003 Mercedes Benz S Class 320cdi auto facelift
Posted: Nov 12, 2009
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Starting Problems

The car will start quite happily every morning and throughout the day if left for a period of say 15 minutes since the engine was last turned off. If you turn the ignition off such as when filling up with fuel, when you return to the car...

2005 Mercedes Benz A Class 180CDi
Posted: Sep 9, 2009
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Where is the relay for the electric hood [please

hood working ok. time to time hood switch would flash and sound resulting in windows opening.now hood will not open although windows lower when catch is released.other thing i have noticed the rear headrests donot operate .

1999 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 cabrio
Posted: Aug 27, 2009
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Vito van wont turn off when you turn the key off?

i bought a vito van that had been parked up for two years, the van is in real good condition for the year of it (1997) although when you turn the key off the v an stays running, i would be very greatful if anyone could help me with this pro...

1997 Mercedes Benz Viano
Posted: Aug 16, 2009
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Doesnt rev past 3000 and engine light on

the car doesnt rev past 3000 revs it runs perfect and engine light on its been like this for 2years i been told its diesel pump but not sure thank you

1994 Mercedes Benz C Class 220 diesel auto
Posted: Aug 11, 2009
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Air Flow Meter

We have had to buy yet another air flow meter for our car this week (this is the 4th one in about 5 years). It was fitted on Monday and the car has been fine since then but today no fuel can get through. Does anyone know what the problem ...

1997 Mercedes Benz C Class 180
Posted: Aug 5, 2009
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Oil use

I've suddenly hard a sharp increase in oil use. This only happens when driving at motorway speeds. We've looked at the exhaust and found oil in the intake by the turbo. So we changed the turbo, but it is still using oil. Approx one litre e...

1998 Mercedes Benz C Class td 250 estate auto
Posted: Jul 10, 2009
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Major Oil leak

Hi My car wouldn't start so we called the RAC out who hit something inside the engine which made the car work. Since then its happened 6 - 8 times which my husband fixes by doing the same thing. Today he hits it and cracks the casing -...

2001 Mercedes Benz A Class
Posted: Jul 10, 2009
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Loss of power

Loss of power when driving. Acceleration limited to about 40mph but revs can rise. No warning lights. Switch engine off and then back on then its fine. Have replaced air filter, plugs, leads, coils, lambda sensor, throttle body, timing ch...

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class c200 est auto sport
Posted: Jul 3, 2009
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