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...

Why was I advised to fit a child seat to my Mercedes-Benz SL that turns off the airbag?

I own a Mercedes-Benz SL and when I needed a car seat for my grandson who is now eight years old, I was told by Mercedes I had to buy a seat to fit that also turned the airbag off automatically. The price...

Warranties on cars registered late?

Mercedes-Benz Brookwood have a 350SL £43k first registered November 2011 that arrived in the UK November 2010 and placed in their showroom for 12 months with zero miles driven. Sold to a private buyer...

Can I return my used Mercedes-Benz after having various problems?

I recently purchased a 5000 mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. After a couple of weeks whilst washing the car I noticed that the paintwork, mainly on the bonnet, had started to flake off. I got in touch with...

Mice ate my Mercedes' engine insulation! How can I get rid of them?

I garage my Mercedes-Benz SL500 each winter. This spring I noticed, to my horror, that mice had eaten some of the engine compartment insulation. We live in a rural location and, upon the crops being removed,...

Faulty SL55 AMG

We purchased an SL55 6 years ago & paid £67,000. Since then the car has had numerous problems and we have only driven it 20,000 miles as the engine cuts out locking the car and nearly causing a fatal...

Is there anything to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz SL350?

As a public servant shortly to retire after 40 years service, I quite fancied treating myself to a used convertible to go alongside the family car (a Ford Kuga). My best friend has a soft-topped Alfa Spider...