Should I replace the gearbox fluid on my C-Class?

I have owned my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel automatic from new and have clocked up 62,000 miles. The service schedule has no provision for changing the auto transmission fluid. is this correct or should...

Faulty gearbox on C-Class

Two years ago I purchased an "Approved Used" Mercedes C180 for my wife, the vehicle less than one year old, approx. 12,000 miles. On multiple occasions through following two years (between 5 and 10 I estimate)...

traders responsibility

3 weeks ago I bought a 2011 C Class from an independent trader, the car was advertised as having 18" AMG alloy Wheels. Because of last weeks snow storms I considered fitting winter tyres which was when...

Winter tyres on a C-Class

I've just bought the above car from an independent dealer which came with one years MOT. Due to the recent snow in the North East of England I'm thinking of fitting winter tyres, however the current tyres...

Mercedes-Benz automatic gearboxes

Ref the review of the 2007 to 2012 C class; under good and bad I see there are problems with leakage of glycol into the auto fluid and also a problem with the transmission valve control body. Can you confirm...

Battery life

How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one has lasted 18 months roughly. Mercedes refused...

Should my approved used Mercedes Benz have a full service history?

I bought an approved used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a franchised dealership and was told it had full service history. We requested the documentation several times during and after the purchase of the...

Black smoke from Mercedes C200

I own a Mercedes-Benz C200 2010 model.It has 400,000KM and lately I noticed the following: When i start the car, it works at around 800rpm. When i press the acceleration pedal at N it "chokes" for a...

Which wheels are less susceptible to pothole damage?

The wheels and tyres on my W204 Mercedes C250 seem particularly susceptible to pothole damage - I'm on my third near side rim already! The wheels are 18-inch with 225/40 tyres on the front and 255/35...

Buying a used C63 AMG - any known problems?

I'm thinking of buying a used Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG for around £30k. I will only use the car at weekends and will cover 5000 a year. Does this car have any known issues?