Mercedes Benz Problems

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The Latest Mercedes Benz Problems
Black smoke

i have recently noticed that my car is emitting black smoke when i pull away from traffic lights or put my foot down it isn't a lot but i would like to remedy the cause

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class 220d
Posted: Jul 18, 2016
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SRS Light permanently on

When ignition is switched on SRS light goes on and stays on.

2007 Mercedes Benz C Class CDI Estate
Posted: Mar 23, 2016
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Ignition switch not registering key fob

Key fob operating central locking and trunk opening OK.

2011 Mercedes Benz C Class C220 cdi auto
Posted: Mar 20, 2016
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Starting

everything was working normal then it started over revving I tried to start it tonight turned on the ignition everything seemed ok but when I turn the key to start position it did nothing , no sound from the solenoid just seemed dead but ba...

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class 220 avant auto
Posted: Mar 2, 2016
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Kick down not working

I have checked the gearbox oil level that is ok ,was told by garage who run diagnostics that the air flow sensor was faulty so have changed that but the problem is still , will it make a difference if I disconnect the battery for a while?

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class avantgard
Posted: Feb 18, 2016
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Spedometer drops

i have had this problem for about a week now as I'm driving along the speedo suddenly drops to 0 and the engine wont change gear so I have to stop and restart it and then it goes again for a while and happens again. I was told it might be a...

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class 2.0 auto
Posted: Feb 18, 2016
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Electrics

Engine starting and running OK No electrics whatsoever. Checked battery & alternator OK First problem was emergency lighting came on, then no electrics. No lights , not even hazards. doors not working,dials fuel etc not working Checked ...

2007 Mercedes Benz Viano Ambiente
Posted: Jan 28, 2016
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Car not idling properly

I have an intermittent problem with my car idling properly. At times the revs drop to the point that the car almost cuts out, & sometimes it does. The problem is when the car is either stopped or moving very slowly in traffic, or when tryin...

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class 1.8 kompressor auto petrol
Posted: Jan 11, 2016
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Turns over slow.

Had new battery fitted charges ok but turns over slow when starting .Some times will not start. Posted for a friend.

2004 Mercedes Benz A Class Manual
Posted: Jan 1, 2016
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It doesn't want to change gear

It won't change gear either auto or tiptronic . I'm hoping its electrical . Any advice please

2002 Mercedes Benz S Class 320 cdi auto
Posted: Dec 28, 2015
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Cut out

My car lost all power and wouldn't start for ten mins then came back on and now got a squeaky sound when pressing the accelerator any ideas ??

2012 Mercedes Benz SLK 2.2amg
Posted: Dec 11, 2015
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Water getting into battery/fuse compartment

The engine light came up on the dash so took to mechanic. Before I got there I made a stop when started engine again the light did not come on. He did the diagnostic test all the same nothing but agreed to take car in and check over. Whe...

2006 Mercedes Benz A Class Auto Avantgarde
Posted: Dec 5, 2015
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AIR CONDITIONING not working

We have had a new compressor pump and new condenser fitted and is working properly, however the air conditioning is still not working, It is an electrical problem. We had an engineer with Mercedes software on his laptop but he could not f...

2010 Mercedes Benz B Class b 180 cdi
Posted: Nov 26, 2015
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Dash Board Dials

On starting my Mercedes E200 all the dash board dials indicate normal operations, on driving all dash board dials indicate normal but as soon as I apply the breaks to slow down the ramp meter, fuel meter and the oil meters all go down to ze...

1995 Mercedes Benz E Class E200 Auto
Posted: Nov 23, 2015
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Radio CD player not working

The player is constantly flashing on and off. Sometimes just starts working again on its own but stopped working at moment

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class 2.2 cdi
Posted: Nov 15, 2015
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Surpentine tensioner

How do I remove the surpentine tensioner I have removed the belt and the tensioner will not come out there are no bolts to undo any help would be appreciated thanks

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class 1.8 kompressor sport
Posted: Oct 31, 2015
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Automatic gearbox

Car drives perfect for 2-3 miles then it goes to neutral and it won't move so leave it for 10 mins and its drives again someone says it could be low on oil is there anything else I should check

2003 Mercedes Benz A Class 1.8 c200 komp.avantgarde se.a
Posted: Sep 24, 2015
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Starting problems

All lights etc came on, and appeared normal, but engine wouldn't crank over. Charged battery, all ok for a few days, then same problem occurred. Happened a few times so replaced battery as it was 12 years old. All ok for a few weeks, then p...

2002 Mercedes Benz C Class 270cdi
Posted: Sep 10, 2015
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Jerking

pls the car is jerking on slow driving,but while speeding it will not jerk.so have change the fuel pump and fuel fiter and plugs and the jerking is still doing.pls helf me with the problem out.the engine is kompressor 271 engine.

2003 Mercedes Benz C Class kompressor 271engine
Posted: Sep 4, 2015
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Jerking

pls the car is jerking on slow driving,but while speeding it will not jerk.so have change the fuel pump and fuel fiter and plugs and the jerking is still doing.pls helf me with the problem out.the engine is kompressor 271 engine.

2003 Mercedes Benz C Class kompressor 271engine
Posted: Sep 4, 2015
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