Is this Mercedes-Benz E-Class genuine? The model apparently wasn't available until late 2006.

I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 advertised and badged as an '05 (54-plate) E350, but the history on this web site suggests that this model was not available until July '06. Is there...

How likely is it that my Mercedes-Benz 320CDI E-Class anti-roll bars need replacing?

My 2004-registered Mercedes-Benz 320 CDI E Class estate (Elegance) is producing a rattling, knocking sound from somewhere in the front whenever I go over even the smallest of bumps. The car has done 82,000...

What should I replace my rusty 7-seat Mercedes-Benz E-Class with?

I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI EST. I've owned the car for three years now and I bought the car with the view of keeping it for 5-7 years. The car is fantastic, as it has seven seats and gives me...

Would you recommend a Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class for long-distance comfort?

I have a budget of around £16,000 and would like a car which is comfortable over long distances. I am thinking secondhand. I really want heated leather seats, a cup holder and the capability of doing in...

Faults economy

I've just replaced my W211 model E-class 220CDi with a September 2009 reg W212 model CDi, choosing the new model largely on the basis of the promised fuel efficiency. On mixed motoring - and I'm quite...

Loan voice

The following scenario reads like an extract from you website, under the heading of "what to watch for" in Mercedes-Benz W211 review. "On 07/09/2006, I entered into a Hire Purchase agreement with Royal...

Lessen of history

I have an August 2003 E270 CDI and have been quoted £440 by a main dealer for a D+ service at 85k miles including brake fluid change. The car has a full main dealer service history to date. I hope to sell,...

Valeo of the doldrums

I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that the oil in the transmission has become 'contaminated...

Under suspension

I retire next May after thirty years in the prison service, and I am buying myself a quality car. The two models that I have looked at are the BMW 5 sport, and the E Class Mercedes Sport. I have not had...

Mercstake?

I am looking at a Mercedes 280E. It is 2006/56 and owned by a friend at my golf club. He says he has been offered £17k by Jaguar in exchange for an XKR. I have yet to drive it but I was very concerned...