Buying a used S-Class - petrol or diesel?

I'm thinking of buying a used (2011) Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but am worried about the recent bad press of diesels. Which engine should I opt for?

Faulty Mercedes - should the car supermarket pay for the repairs?

My 2012 Mercedes C250 went in limp home mode on the motorway last week. The AA came and said there were faults showing on the diagnostics, but could not tell me what the faults were. I bought my car...

Part failure - should the dealer replace FOC?

I had a replacement central locking pump fitted to my Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG by a local authorised dealer. However, after just eight months, the part failed again. The dealer is now refusing to replace...

Buying a used CLK - are they more trouble than they're worth?

My old Rover 25 has terminally broken. I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Avant Garde automatic petrol by a family member for £4000. The car might be 2012 or 2002 (I'm not sure) but has 84,000...

What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre?

I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they produce to be much higher than normal tyres and much...

Mercedes-Benz CL500 auto - do I really need to change the gearbox oil?

I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL500. It has covered 35,000 miles from new and my local dealer inform me that the automatic gearbox oil and filter should be changed at this mileage at a cost of £303. Is this...

Tyres for Mercedes CLS

I have a 2008 Mercedes CLS which has 245/40/18 tyres. I fitted Michelin Primacy 3's to my previous E-Class which lasted well and were good on fuel but they don't make them for this tyre size. Goodyear...

I misfuelled my C-Class - what should I do?

I filled my Mercedes-Benz C250 with petrol instead of diesel. I realised when the engine began to falter after about 25 miles and stopped the car. Mercedes-Benz recovered the car and took it to their Norwich...

Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto refusing to change gear

I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 220CDI, 2008 model. Recently, I have been experiencing problems with the automatic transmission, in that the car will not change gear as required. Typically when...

Buying a new B-Class - petrol or diesel?

We have had a Mercedes-Benz A-Class from new in 2006 - a CDI 180 auto which has been faultless. We now want to replace it with a slightly bigger but still premium car and are keen on the new B-Class....