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Why is my Mercedes-Benz E220 accelerating slowly?

My Mercedes-Benz E220 is very slow when under acceleration.

Asked on 26 August 2010 by small repair shop

Answered by Honest John
Stuffed catalytic converter blocking the exhaust.
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