R462 OAM

Mercedes C43 AMG (W202)

R462 OAM

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Content
WORK DONE BY CURRENT OWNER (ALL RECEIPTED) .................................................................................................................. 3
WORK DONE BY LAST OWNER (ALL RECEIPTED) ......................................................................................................................... 4
WORK DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNERS (ALL RECEIPTED) ............................................................................................................... 6
CURRENT OWNERS SERVICE & MOT HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 8
PREVIOUS OWNERS SERVICE & MOT HISTORY ........................................................................................................................... 9
GARAGES .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
MOTOR SHOW INFO SHEET - MERCEDES C43 AMG (1998) ........................................................................................................ 13
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT (3/10/12) ....................................................................................... 14
DE-CAT (1/6/12) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
DRIVERS SIDE WING MIRROR MOTOR REPLACEMENT (19/4/12) .............................................................................................. 14
ALARM SIREN REPLACEMENT (16/4/12) ................................................................................................................................... 15
FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISC/PAD REPLACEMENT (16/4/12) ..................................................................................................... 16
KEY FOB CASE REPLACEMENT (18/10/11) ................................................................................................................................. 18
RUST TREATMENT (12/9/11) .................................................................................................................................................... 19
WORK COMPLETED............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
DURING & AFTER PHOTOS .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
GIVEN TO GARAGE: ON DROP-OFF ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Question ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Quote........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
GIVEN TO GARAGE: PRE-QUOTE .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
WIPER LUBRICATION (4/8/11) .................................................................................................................................................. 30
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE KIT REMOVAL (JULY 2011) ................................................................................................................ 30
A PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL (JULY 2011) ...................................................................................................................................... 31
CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATION (14/7/11) ............................................................................................................... 31
PAINT CODE (6/7/11) ............................................................................................................................................................... 31
RADAR DETECTOR/JAMMER .................................................................................................................................................... 31
WINDOWS/SUNROOF: RE-SYNCING/RE-NORMALISING ........................................................................................................... 32
NOT DONE: BILSTEIN B8 SUSPENSION & H&R SPRINGS ............................................................................................................ 32
NOT DONE: AVANTGARDE GRILL .............................................................................................................................................. 32
NOT DONE: SLK EVOLUTION PEDALS ........................................................................................................................................ 32
FITTED FACTORY OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 33
ANNEX A: C43 FACTORY OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 35
ANNEX B: SPARE PART CODES .................................................................................................................................................. 37
ANNEX C: CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................. 38

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Work Done By Current Owner (Documented/Receipted)

Date
10/11/14

Mileage

Cost
252.00

Description
Labour for fitting compressor/drier and re gas of system

10/11/14
18/10/14
14/10/14

94,055

304.80
68.40
222.92

04/10/14
01/07/14
01/01/14
31/10/13
01/10/13
15/09/13
13/07/13
03/07/13
02/06/13
29/06/13
22/06/13

93,784

New genuine Mercedes compressor and drier

Rear visibility brake light replaced/front indicator bulb replaced
B Service - Identified issue with compressor leaking see above (Mercedes specialist recommended as I work in
Bristol)
MOT (advisory front springs corroded did dispute this but that was the examiners view See B service above)
6mths tax
6mths tax
Nearside headlight unit purchased from 3 star parts Somerset. Only need glass cover as current one cracked
MOT
Cash for refurb of alloys from friend in trade. Had gone milky bad on rears so all wheels done
New rear tyre
Scheduled oil and brake fluid change
6mths Road Tax 01/7/13-31/12/13
New front Nr side tyre plus 4 wheel alignment. Toe out
Mark re-gassed air con as not ice cold on test drive.. Paid 50 cash on collecting car - forgot to get receipt from
Mark.

93,840

90,929
89,754
89,542
89,421
89,249

45
123.75
123.75
35
45
200
138.78
202.60
123.75
169.45
50

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Garage
Parkway Automobile
Engineering
Advanced Auto Cooling Bristol
John Dandy Motors Glos
Parkway Automobile
Engineering - Bristol
ABC Cheltenham

Kwik Fit
MB&B Cheltenham
Kwik Fit Tewkesbury Road
MB Cheltenham

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Work Done By Previous Owner(Mark Probert) (All Receipted)

Date
12/12/12
05/11/12
03/10/12
25/09/12
22/06/12

Mileage
87,958
87,273
86,500

Cost
42.60
286.99
220.80
54
206

01/06/12
04/05/12

350
36

27/04/12
27/04/12
19/04/12
17/04/12
16/04/12

85,476

31.68
11.94
24
54
163.80

07/04/12
07/04/12
31/03/12
08/03/12
22/01/12
26/12/11

0
149.94
0
695.24
0
0

01/12/11

85,121

155.94

30/10/11
16/10/11
08/10/11
12/09/11

11.59
0
0
1,440

Description
Replaced front passenger side door, outer grab handle (damaged during fitting of door control unit)
Replaced drivers side front and rear tyres
Replaced front passenger door control unit (wing mirror and window had stopped working)
MoT
Replaced rear exhaust clamp and 'pilot bush' gearbox seal again (think it was same seal replaced by merc on
11/07/11 but not checked part numbers yet - have photo of the leak though). Rusty clamp and leak both spotted
during de-cat. Also did gearbox oil, filter and gasket change.
Exhaust de-cat and resonator delete (retains 2 of original 4 cats for MoT, and OEM rear silencer). Stainless.
Fitted supplied seal around passenger side wheel arch liner.
Fitted supplied section of wheel arch liner, between passenger side arch and front bumper.
Bought replacement for cracked section of wheel arch liner, between passenger side arch and front bumper.
Bought replacement for missing seal around passenger side wheel arch liner.
Replaced motor in drivers side wing mirror with 2nd hand unit (was working but central location lug broken)
4-wheel alignment
Fitted supplied front brake discs and pads
Fitted supplied alarm siren
Replaced front, passenger (nearside) lower ball joint
Replaced 2 sheared retainers in front, passenger side wheel arch liner
Treated/repainted small area of rust near grommet in front passenger side wheel arch
Reconditioned rear, passenger side, brake caliper (piston seals split on old one)
Fitted rear brake discs and pads
Bought front brake discs, pads & wear sensor, rear discs & pads, alarm siren
Replaced rear indicator bulbs (orange film had peeled off one)
Replaced battery
Fitted trickle charger lead
Gearbox oil + filter change
Checked diff oil already full
Replaced both rubber mounts for rear exhaust silencer (one split)
Removed/cleaned sunroof visor (grit from shotblasting was graunching)
Treated interior leather (leather food)
Full body restoration (bare metal/ALL rust) took a month (see photos)

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Garage
Kwik Fit, Cheltenham
MB&B, Cheltenham
MB&B, Cheltenham
PCS, Portsmouth

PCS, Portsmouth
MB&B, Cheltenham
Malvern Tyres, Cheltenham
MB&B, Cheltenham

MB&B, Cheltenham
BP Motors, Cheltenham

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Date
02/09/11

Mileage
-

Cost
54

04/08/11
04/08/11

0
8.74

31/07/11
30/07/11
30/07/11
30/07/11
27/07/11
27/07/11

0
0
0
7.81
0
8.61

22/07/11
21/07/11
16/07/11
14/07/11
12/07/11
12/07/11
11/07/11

83,880
83,512

0
778.80
5.29
0
0
0
800.50

10/07/11

07/07/11
06/07/11
05/07/11
05/07/11
Total

25.99
4.15
0
33.24
5,661.65

Description
Got quote on rust treatment
MoT (they used Berkeley Garage)
Checked wiper mechanism already well greased
Replaced (non original) fixing screw for passenger side footwell vent
Replaced missing bonnet catch deflector on slam panel
Modified stereo faceplate to blank out bright white button (horrible at night). Reversible.
Replaced stereo (Becker BE3100 with Sony MEX-BT3900U)
Removed handsfree kit (2 mics, 1 broken), and re-seated wonky A pillar cover
Replaced missing boot lid rubber stop
Repainted rust patches on edge of bonnet slam panel (ground to clean metal first)
Replaced missing clips/covers on bonnet slam panel (bleed hose bracket, 1 fan shroud clip, 2 oblong clip covers)
and washer bottle plastic nut
Replaced broken warning triangle in boot lid
Replaced aircon condenser & fill valve
Replaced blown backlight bulb in climate control panel
Air con sensor reset by dealer again. Said no leak, theyd replace sensor if trips again.
Repainted small rust patch in offside boot lid shut (ground to clean metal first)
Replaced missing clip on boot trim panel
Service:
A Service
Spark plugs
Brake fluid
Air cleaner
Replaced gearbox seal (the one that allows oil to travel up the wiring harness into the footwell/gearbox ECU,
lunching the gearbox). No problem beforehand, but leak spotted during service.
Air con fault diagnosis & recharge (low pressure sensor tripped again by time I picked up)
Got quote on rust treatment in arches
Refitted nearside boot trim panel (not sitting properly)
Re-fastened PSE pump (loosely wedged behind panel). Suspect PSE pump previously replaced.
Repainted rear seat bases (scratched by dog)
Replaced brake pedal rubber (worn through on corner)
Replaced 2 missing passenger side, rear, interior door panel lugs
Replaced both rear door speakers (blown/cracked)

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Garage
BP Motors, Cheltenham
Berkeley Garage, Cheltenham
Mercedes, Cheltenham
Mercedes, Cheltenham
Mercedes, Cheltenham

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Documented/Receipted Work By Previous Owners

Date
03/05/11
-

Mileage
-

Cost
337.80
-

19/11/10
15/09/10
16/02/10
23/09/09

73,972
70,021

535.80
296.10
638.26

29/08/08
27/03/08

65,418
63,965

17/07/07
17/07/07

60,751
60,749

30/06/06

54,583

23/06/06
14/06/05
02/06/05

54,079
42,725
42,700

Description
Refurbished all 4 wheels/polished rims
Reinstalled a Mercedes stereo (not compatible with CD changer unfortunately head unit required fibre optic link)
(Known from speaking to Mark Ebbon)
Replaced internals of both wing mirrors - motors/mechanisms, but not casing
MoT
Replaced boot lid
Service:
'A' & 'B' Service
Brake fluid
Air cleaner
Replaced front drivers (offside) lower balljoint
Replaced front brake pads and skimmed front discs
Replaced offside stop lamp bulb
Replaced bonnet star badge
MoT (using Brookfield Garage, Bristol)
MoT
Service:
'A' & 'B' Service
Brake fluid
Coolant
Fuel filter
Replaced air mass meter
Replaced rear discs & pads
MoT
Service:
Unknown type
Pollen filter
Service:
'A' Service
Spark plugs
Air filter
Pollen filter
MoT
MoT
Service: 'B' Service

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Garage
Mercedes, Worcester
Brookfield Garage, Bristol
Mercedes, Cardiff & Newport
Graham Lucas, Bristol
Brookfield Garage, Bristol

Brookfield Garage, Bristol

Graham Lucas, Bristol

Brookfield Garage, Bristol

Graham Lucas, Bristol

Graham Lucas, Bristol

Brookfield Garage, Bristol

The Park Royal Garage, London
George Fraser, London

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Date
13/05/04
11/02/04
17/11/03
30/10/03

Mileage
34,725
33,071
30,776
30,293

Cost
146.80
547.39

27/08/02
20/12/01

21,047
16,594

800.76

12/04/00

6,222

Description
Service: 'A' Service
MoT
Replaced OSF Window Drop Glass
Service: 'A' Service
Replaced front brake pads & wear sensor
Replaced window regulator
MoT
Service:
'B' Service
Pollen filter
Replaced bonnet badge
Repaired & painted passenger (nearside) front wing & bumper
Service:
'A' service
Brake fluid change

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Garage
George Fraser, London
Kensington Autocare, London
George Fraser, London
George Fraser, London

Fosters, Mitcham
Link Vehicle Solutions, London

Dick Lovett, Swindon

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Previous Owners, Services & MoTs (Confirming Mileage)

Date

Mileage

22/06/13 - Current

89,200 at
purchase

27/06/11 - 22/06/13

83.2K - 89.2k

Regd
Keeper
No.
7

Owner

Services/HPI Checks/V5s/MoTs/Work Done/Notes

Philip Fletcher

Mark Probert

B Service: 93,840 (14/10/14): Parkway Automobile Engineering, Bristol

MoT: 93,784 (04/10/14) : ABC Cheltenham
MoT: 90,929 (01/10/14) : Northway Lane MOT Services Tewkesbury
A Service: 89,542 07/07/13 brake fluid and oil change MB&B Cheltenham
Service: 83,512 (11/07/11): Mercedes, Cheltenham
MoT: 87,273 (25/09/12): MB&B, Cheltenham
MoT: 84,746 (02/09/11): Berkeley Garage, Cheltenham
V5 (5/7/11): Registered to Mark Probert, acquired on 27/6/11, previous owner is James Dennison,
acquired on 9/10/10, 5 previous owners.
HPI Check (27/6/11): Current keeper acquired on 9/10/10, 4 previous keepers before current keeper,
current mileage 83,261, V5 date 4/2/11. Plate M5 FRB applied 27/1/10. Reverted to R462 OAM on
11/11/10. Have HPI report in soft copy.

18/04/11 27/06/11

09/10/10 18/04/11

05/01/10 09/10/10

79.6K - 83.2K

TBC - 79.6K

Mark Ebbon
The Willows
Oldfield
Ombersley
Droitwich
WR9 0JL
Tel: 07976 351844
James Dennison
64 Orchard Street
Worcester
WR5 3DY
Tel: 07970 309907

Fraser Besant
11 Westover Rise
Bristol

Work done: See previous section.

Work done : See previous section.
Notes:
Mark Ebbon worked in car trade (wheel refurb type stuff he said)
Never registered it in his name, sold it using James Dennisons V5 (I have soft/scanned copy).
Ad pictured with private plate MFE 494 (not sure if it was ever registered or not)
V5 (27/6/11): Registered to James Dennison, acquired on 9/10/10, previous owner is Fraser Besant,
acquired on 5/1/10, 4 previous owners.
Notes:
Classic Car Dealer (eBay based).
79.6k miles advertised on eBay (I have copy of advert and eBay feedback dated 18/4/11).
Reverted to plate R462 OAM on 11/11/10 (HPI).
MoT issued 15/9/10 was transferred to old plate, on 9/11/10.
Notes:
Plate M5 FRB applied 27/1/10 (HPI).
MoT issued 23/9/09 was transferred to new plate, on 27/1/10.

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Date

Mileage

Regd
Keeper
No.

Owner

Services/HPI Checks/V5s/MoTs/Work Done/Notes

BS9 3LU

01/11/05 05/01/10

47K - 70k TBC

Manager for Ablectrics

Richard Carolan
30 Filton Avenue
Horfield, Bristol
BS7 0AG
Tel : 0117 944 1093
Mob : 07973 747298
Ran Carolan Electrical
Ltd

Service: 70,021 (22/09/09): Graham Lucas, Bristol

Service: 63,965 (27/03/08): Graham Lucas, Bristol
Service: 60,749 (17/07/07): Graham Lucas, Bristol
Service: 54,583 (30/06/06): Graham Lucas, Bristol
MoT: 73,972 (15/09/10): Brookfield Garage, Bristol
MoT: 70,020 (23/09/09): Brookfield Garage, Bristol
MoT: 65,418 (29/08/08): Brookfield Garage, Bristol
MoT: 60,751 (17/07/07): Brookfield Garage, Bristol
MoT: 54,079 (23/06/06): Brookfield Garage, Bristol
HPI Check (01/11/05): Current keeper acquired on 8/6/99, 1 previous keeper, current mileage 47,000, V5
date 25/6/04. (Note new V5 in 2004, but still only 1 former keeper).

TBC - 05/07/05 - TBC

08/06/99 - Nov 2003

- TBC

TBC - 16.5K 30.7K

Imperial Carriages Ltd

927 High Road
Chadwell Heath
Romford, Essex
RM6 4HJ
Tel: 02085 994662
Michael Shellim
1A Bryanstone Square
London
W1H 7FE
Tel: 07798 624000

Note: Richards name on HPI check.

HPI Check (05/07/05): Current keeper registered on 8/6/99, 1 previous keeper.
Notes:
HPI printout implies trade HPI check?
Garage name guessed from partial name on HPI printout, and prestige stock on their website
Service: 42,700 (02/06/05): George Fraser, London
Service: 34,725 (13/05/04): George Fraser, London
Service: 30,293 (30/10/03): George Fraser, London
Service: 16,594 (20/12/01): Link Vehicle Solutions, London
Service: 6,222 (12/04/00): Dick Lovett, Swindon
MoT: 42,725 (14/06/05): The Park Royal Garage, London
MoT: 33,071 (11/02/04): Kensington Autocare, London
MoT: 21,047 (27/08/02): Fosters, Mitcham

12/05/98 08/06/99

0 - TBC

Unknown
(Demo car?)

Note: Michaels name on receipts at 16.5k and 30.7k (Nov 03).

PDI: 0 (08/05/98): Dick Lovett, Swindon

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Date

Mileage

Regd
Keeper
No.

Owner

Services/HPI Checks/V5s/MoTs/Work Done/Notes

Note: Sold by Dick Lovett, Swindon.

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Garages
Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham & Gloucester
Cheltenham Road East
Ashville Business Park
Staverton
GL2 9QJ Gloucester
Tel: +44 1452 854700
Did 1st service
BP Motors
The Runnings
Runnings Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 9NJ
Tel: 01242 245698
Did body restoration
MB&B Mercedes Benz Specialists
9 Collets Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 8JQ
Tel: 01242 530222
Did gearbox oil & filter change, checked diff oil (OK).
Fitted new front brake discs & pads, passenger front lower ball joint, wheel arch liner retaining bolts
C43 80K service quoted as 160
Recommended Malvern Tyres for tracking (they dont do alignment jobs)

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Malvern Tyres
Kingsditch Lane,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
GL51 9PB
Telephone: 01242 581872 / 587751
OPEN TIMES:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 5:30 Sat: 8:00 - 4:00 Sun: closed

Prestige Car Service (PCS - Olly)

113A London Road
Horndean
Waterlooville
PO8 0BJ
Tel: 02392 570123
Email: info@prestigecarservice.co.uk

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Motor Show Info Sheet - Mercedes C43 AMG (1998)

First car assembled entirely by AMG (C36 predecessor left production line as a C280)
267 registered in UK (down from 387 in 2001, according to www.howmanyleft.co.uk)
4.3 Litre V8, 302 BHP, 302 lb-ft
0-60 MPH in 5.8 sec, limited to 155MPH (168MPH without limiter)
AMG-bits: Engine, gearbox, brakes, exhaust, suspension, front seats, wheels, bodykit (rest is standard C-class)

Good Stuff: Reliable engines, stainless exhaust from factory, easy to work on, most parts common to standard C class
(so fairly cheap and readily available 2nd hand)
Bad Stuff: Prone to rust (restored in 2011), propensity for gearbox leaks leading to total failure if not caught. AMG
parts can be tricky to source (front discs took 3 months to arrive).
Interesting Stuff: 16 spark plugs, CANBus Electrics, Orthopedic seats (inflatable lumber/bolsters), asymmetric front
brake discs (vents angled forwards on both sides).
Costs: Cheap to buy (4k for sound/low mileage, 6.5k restored). 25MPG (better than most expect). Cheap classic
insurance.
Driving Experience: Handling entirely average by modern standards, and auto gearbox likes to change up
frustratingly early. Brakes and engine still strong though.

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Front Passenger Door Control Unit Replacement (3/10/12)

Front passenger wing mirror & window stopped working on 19/8/12. Both stopped working at same time, so not the
motors. Tried:
Swapping out fuses (7 & 8 Front, 3 Rear)
Disconnecting/re-connecting negative battery terminal (to reset the canbus, googling mentioned rear
window control modules getting wet can cause fronts to pack up, and can be temporarily fixed by the reset)
Using the key fob convenience feature to wind down the windows - worked for all windows except the
passenger front, so not the switches inside the car
Asked MB&B to take a look whilst doing the MoT on 25/9/12. They confirmed that the NSF Door Control Unit (part
No. A 210 820 77 26, 148 from Inchcape) had no CANBus connection, and that disconnecting the battery usually
makes it work for a while/re-establish comms, but its completely dead on mine.
Got them to replace the passenger front door control unit on 3/10/12 (220.80 fitted).

De-Cat (1/6/12)
Did a lot of research, but decided to go for the de-cat from Olly at PCS - who runs a C43 himself, and had already sold
30 pipes to very happy customers. This removes the rear 2 cats and middle resonator box, but leaves the from 2 cats
and rear silencer as standard. The system is full stainless with lovely welding.
Whilst fitting, he advised a return trip for the following (returned later - all work now done):
Replace exhaust bolts to the front exhaust (requires heat/time)
Replace one of the front claps - Olly snapped the stainless clamp and so fitted a temporary one
Think the rear clamp was also temporary (my original was knacked, he showed it me)
Gearbox weep (circa 200). Has never actually dripped onto the garage floor.

Drivers Side Wing Mirror Motor Replacement (19/4/12)

When I bought the car, the drivers side wing mirror glass was more wobbly than the passenger side, and I originally
feared it might drop out at some point, so took it apart.
Good video on how to get the wing mirror cover off at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZL72RBEjg&feature=related
Basically bend the mirror forward toward the front of the car (its on a spring), and then use a screwdriver to lever
the chrome clip inside forward this releases the housing.
The glass is attached to a backing plate via a sprint clip which runs across the back of the mirror at the top. This was
fine/secure. The backing plate then attached to the motor in 3 places. There are 2 metals screws (which actually act
as the adjuster worm screws) at 9 and 12 oclock. The 3rd attachment is a clip in lug in the centre of the mirror. This
is the one which wasnt clipping in very tightly and leading to the wobble. In fact, it was quite easy to prise up the
bottom right hand part of the mirror and pop it out. However, the wing mirror couldn't go anywhere as it was held
by the 2 metal screws fairly securely. Lived with it for a while.
Replaced motor in drivers side wing mirror with parts from a complete, 2nd hand unit on 19/4/12 (cost 24).

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Alarm Siren Replacement (16/4/12)

Bought replacement siren after a number of false alarms, but then realised it was probably due to the main car
battery running flat. Fitted anyway, whilst garage had wheel arch liner out to replace sheared retainers (old siren
looked fine).
Alarm siren contains backup battery (confirmed, as my alarm went off after I disconnected the main battery) which
runs flat and is subject to corrosion. Located in front wheel arch liners, but not sure if in front or behind wheel.
According to EPC:
Siren - Part Number: A 220 820 28 26 (See below)
Location: Behind arch liner, Passenger side, Toward front of car.
An eBay advert reckoned that "220 820 28 26 which goes to A 203 820 38 26 then on to A 171 820 25 26 ands up at
A 219 820 32 26. All do the same job and fit in the same place".
Inchape (4/1/12) - "A2198203226 (97.92) is the correct part number for the alarm siren now. Our system also
suggests ordering a new wiring loom A2035405108 (23.87) & insulation A0009838910 (5.45). The alarm wiring
harness is longer than the original one in order for the siren to be moved away from the risk of water penetration."

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Front & Rear Brake Disc/Pad Replacement (16/4/12)

Fitted rear discs and pads myself, and noticed split piston seal on rear, passenger side caliper, so sent that away for
reconditioning and then fitted that too. Had front discs and pads fitted by MB&B (hacked off with how long it was
taking me).
For info, the rear caliper is shared with the SL600, which is more common. There were no new calipers in the UK or
Germany (as per the front discs, which took 3 months to arrive). Also tried buying a reconditioned caliper, but they
sent caliper for wrong side (suspect Mercedes info lists it as leading caliper, not trailing), and then didn't have one
for the other side.
Noticed brake judder shortly after coming back from restoration. Assumed corrosion, so continued driving for a
month, but didnt change. Took to MB&B, who were certain that one of the discs was warped, due to having been
stood around for a month/collecting condensation/rusting from inside. However, they quoted 663 for front
discs/pads (discs are 213 each from Mercedes), and 200 for the rear. They couldnt tell if the fronts or rears were
warped though. Advised it would be about 100 labour for fitting if I could source parts elsewhere.
Proved impossible to get front discs which were the right size (lots of websites say they fitted, but 316mm, not
334mm). And the other aftermarket parts weren't much cheaper than OEM. Came close to trying 330mm front discs
from E430 4matic, but couldn't find any evidence of it having been tried before, and Inchcape refused to advise.
Part numbers (from MB&B & My EPC)
Left Front Disc: A2104211812
Right Front Disc: A2104211912
Front Pads:
My EPC/MB&B say H WA 2104200120
Inchcape say replaced by A0034202120
Rear Discs: A 2104230812 x 2
Rear Pads:
My EPC/MB&B say A 0034204820
Inchcape say replaced by A0044209320
Front Wear Sensor: A2105401117
Total

Inchcape
(OEM - 20% off)
190.94
190.94
114.75

36.54
36.54
38.37

5.56
613.64

Notes

Went with Inchcape Part No.

Inchcape site indicates these are E430
pads.
(2 reqd per vehicle)
Went with Inchcape Part No.
Inchcape site indicates these are brake
shoes.
Inchcape recommended x 1

Info on OEM kit from web - rear discs :

300mm Diameter, 22mm Thick, 5 fixing holes, 19.4mm Min Thickness, 55.5mm High, 67mm Centering
Diameter, Ventilated.
Front discs:
334mm Diameter x 32mm Thick x 48mm High.
They are asymmetric (i.e. left right are different), meaning its almost impossible to get non OEM parts.
Apparently the vanes inside the vents face forward to pull air in.
They are also fitted to W210 E55 (confirmed) and W208 CLK55 (not confirmed).
Closest confirmed alternative is the C230K Sport discs, which are 330 x 28 x 47 they are thinner, but people
have confirmed fitting these with no probs on the web.
E430 330mm (sport/4matic option?) discs look a better spec (330 x 32 x 47), but cant find any confirmed
reports as to whether they work.
Inchcape (4/1/12) - "Unfortunately we have no way of advising if you can use discs & pads from a different
model."
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Update (18/10/12): Horgantrevor tried the E430 discs - had to add 2 x 1.5 washers between the carrier and
calipers but sounds OK. See http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/wheels-tyres/133343-c43-discs-question2.html#post1573267

In terms of aftermarket pads, EBC Redstuff are recommended by Olly and a few others (better than green or yellow).
Some say grabby at low speed, some say ceramic wears discs more, all say much better for brake dust. Not much
cheaper than OEM pads though.
Emails To/from Inchcape to work out brake part numbers/cost:
Me (3/1/12): My car is a 1998 C43, chassis WDB2020332F730902...I need new discs/pads all round - the garage has
told me a judder is due to warping but are unable to tell which disc is the culprit. The C43 front discs cost a fortune
(233 EACH on your site), and I dont think I need AMG levels of braking with the way I use the car. Internet research
indicates that the E430 4matic discs, though not asymmetric like the AMG discs, are identical in size (330 x 32 x 47),
and are way cheaper. I would not ask you to underwrite their performance/safety, but do they appear to be
interchangeable?
Inchcape (andrew.loft@ir.inchcape.co.uk): Unfortunately we have no way of advising if you can use discs & pads
from a different model. However we can offer an additional discount of20% on top of the following prices (which
include VAT):
FrontDiscs A2104211812 & A2104211912 224.64 each
Pads A0034202120 135
Wear sensor A2105401117 5.59
RearDiscs A2104230812 42.98 each
Pads A0044209320 45.14
Me (5/1/12): Thanks very much. I'd go for it with that discount, but have another follow-up query on the part
numbers you quoted - sorry! I subscribe to the EPC, and was also given part numbers by the garage who diagnosed
the warped discs. We all agree on the front/back disc and wear sensor part numbers, but you've quoted different
part numbers for the front/back pads. Could I just double check?
Front Pads - EPC/Garage reckon H WA 2104200120, you quoted A0034202120 (the inchcape website says
this is for E430 pads)
Rear Pads - EPC/Garage reckon A 0034204820, you quoted A0044209320 (the inchcape website says this is
for brake SHOES rather than pads, and for an E-class)
Inchcape: The part numbers you quote for the pads change part number to those we gave which are the latest
version of them. Hopefully of some help.

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Key Fob Case Replacement (18/10/11)

Consensus seemed to be that key programming has to be done by factory. But fob case replacement is possible.
Battery on old fob was getting low (refused to work a couple of times), and was pretty scratched up, so bought new
key off ebay (35, genuine MB), and then transferred inner circuit board across as per instructions below (18/10/11).
Note that a Sony car stereo removal tool was perfect tool for the job.

However, then noticed that fob had a picture of a van, rather than a car boot, on boot release button. So swapped
innards back to original key. Subsequently bought new fob case, which turned out to be an non-OEM copy. Finally
got new proper key months later.

From: http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=43399
Q: If I bought a new key fob is it possible i can change all the inners to the new fob?
A: Yes it comes out of the case by putting a thin knife inbetween the case and the nylon strip, and release the catch
as in the picture, and it all slides out.

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Rust Treatment (12/9/11)

Work Completed
Was in bodyshop from 12/9/11 to 5/10/11. Spoke to chap called Lee throughout.
Left them with camera and asked them to take photos for the service record (see below).
Final bill was 1,440 (1200+VAT)

During & After Photos

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Given To Garage: On Drop-Off

Question
Could you take lots of photos of it looking shotblast and shabby it would be a nice addition to the service record, to
show the work has been done thoroughly (there are a lot of bodged C43s around - I think I viewed most of them
before buying this one!).

Quote
Verbal quote (and MoT) from BP motors on 2/9/11 (from Father - David?):
The Runnings
Runnings Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 9NJ
Tel: 01242 245698
As well as the 13 patches Id picked up (see overleaf), they also picked up:
Rust behind both front arches where they meet bumper
Small patch on outside of roof rail near drivers door
2 dents on drivers side rear quarter panel, near spot of rust Id seen (can prob be tapped out at same time)
Quote for doing the lot was 1190+VAT.
The quote includes:
Remove both side skirts, front bumper, roof moulding strips and windscreen (latter may not be necessary if
top seal comes out without windscreen, but this is unlikely).
Both rear arches/rear door shut areas: Shot blast, treat, prime all rusty areas. Repaint and re-lacquer whole
panel.
Passenger side rear door: Shot blast, treat, prime all rusty areas. Repaint and re-lacquer whole panel.
Both front wings: Shot blast, treat, paint all rusty areas. Re-lacquer whole panel.
Roof: Shot blast, treat, paint all rusty areas. Sort crazed lacquer in front of sunroof. Re-lacquer whole panel.
Drivers side rear quarter panel: Shot blast, treat, paint all rusty areas. Re-lacquer whole rear quarter panel.
Windscreen re-fitting costs not included in quote, but will work with my insurer if it breaks (Admiral confirmed that
my insurance will cover accidental breakage by garage, as long as I use their preferred windscreen company, and pay
75 XS).
Booked in for 12/9/11, when David gets back off holiday (so he can oversee work).
Section overleaf was given to David prior to quote, and kept by him.

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Given To Garage: Pre-Quote

Paint Code (Ive bought touch up pens using this, and they match):
From Mercedes Datacard: 199 - black pearl (blue-black)
Quality/Cost:
Im a sh*tpicking perfectionist, and WILL notice/hate every single blemish/patch of orange-peel. So Id like a
quote for an invisible job, rather than a budget one (other than perhaps inside the arches).
On the other hand, its a 4K car - Im not about to spend 10K on a bare metal restoration. So Im happy to pay
a few quid for time taken to do a thorough quote (in case I dont proceed with the work).
Basically, it looks great at the mo, so Id rather do nothing/enjoy it for a year or two and sell it, than end up
with a cut-price/patchwork mess. But if I can get on top of it now without breaking the bank, Id love to keep
it until the mechanicals give up.
Photo

Specific Areas
1. Passenger side rear arch - Leading edge

2. Passenger side rear Arch - Near corner of rear

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3. Passenger side rear door Leading lower edge

4. Passenger side front arch Trailing edge

5. Passenger side front arch Leading edge

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6. Drivers side front arch Trailing edge

7. Drivers Side Front Arch Leading Edge

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8. Drivers side rear arch Leading edge

9. Drivers side rear arch - Near corner of rear door

10. Drivers side Just below tail light

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11. Roof Drivers side Just back from
windscreen

12. Roof Drivers side Near windscreen

13. Roof Passenger side Near windscreen

Any bits Ive not spotted!

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Wiper Lubrication (4/8/11)

See: http://www.202tech.com/howto/wiper.html
I just removed the turtle cover, and checked there it seemed well greased already. The upper and turtle covers
are attached by lugs to the left and right sides, and just pull upward.
Also, if it needs full mechanism attention: http://members.lycos.nl/mbenz/windshield_wiper.htm
And some full 3-stage repair notes: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w202/292373-complete-windshield-wiperdiagnostics-repair-instructions.html
From another site:
There seems to be several methods (for some unknown reason) by which the large 'turtle shell' cover is attached.
Mine unfortunately hasn't got the tabs but is secured by a screw from underneath, which would necessitate
complete removal of the unit to remove it. I got round this the lazy way by drilling a 3/8 hole in the cover and
squirting in spray grease, then just put a rubber grommet in the hole. Doesn't look too obtrusive.
From another site:
The whole mechanism was lacking is adequate lubrication. This includes the parts you cannot access by just
removing the wiper actuator cover. Because the system had started to cease up, the spindle of the wiper motor had
sliped on the linkage and so the blade was now parking in the wrong place.
What you need to do is as follows:
1. Raise the bonnet to its fully upright position. There is a catch on each bonnet hinge to do this.
2. Remove the 2 piece plastic trim at the bottom of the screen either side of the blade actuator.
3. Remove the retaining screws holding the second layer of one piece plastic trim and release the clips on the front
edge to remove the trim complete. This is quite fiddley.
4. Now you have access to the wiper mechanism which is held in place with one bolt, two nuts and a plastic clip.
5. Unplug the electric cable and remove the assembly complete.
6. The wiper motor should be in its parked position so try not to move its position. Undo the retaining nut on the
spindle and you will probably see, as I did that the knarled end of the spindle has slipped within the first 5cm
long linkage arm. To fix this, clean out the metal filings, ensure the wiper blade is in its parked position and reassemble making sure the linkage arm is tapped into place and the nut well tightened to prevent further
slippage.
7. Now you need to take apart, clean and lubricate everything you can get at.
8. Put it all back together and if you have set the blade properly, it will work and park as good as new.

Bluetooth Handsfree Kit Removal (July 2011)

Car arrived with disconnected Sony Ericsson HCB-30 Handsfree kit (control panel just visible inside centre console,
microphone disconnected from unit, no trace of speaker feed to unit thought there are screw holes in footwell
where it night have been mounted).
Bought spare unit (control panel damaged on mine) and kit to wire into stereo speakers (rather then using dedicated
speaker). However, then spotted that new stereos have this lot built in, so ditched idea.
The fact that new stereos also have Bluetooth built in may also explain 2nd mic fitted to headlining my guess is that
is was attached to the stereo Mark Ebbon took out, and the wire will be dangling behind the stereo.
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A Pillar Trim Removal (July 2011)

Needed to remove this when fitting stereo (to remove 2 old mics that were installed near the rear view mirror, 1 of
which had its wire cut off just under the dash as its turns out).
The rubber door seal pull off fairly easily with no damage. The A pillar trim basically pulls off, but toward the centre
of the car, parallel to the windscreen. Think there were 3 clips, and maybe a lug at the top which fits under the roof
lining. Check photos taken at the time. Its a bit of a fiddle to refit, because you cant really see when the clips are
lined up you have to feel for it and they move around.
Information gathered prior to attempt included below.
From: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/interior/54054-interior-trim.html
I dont know what year a 51 plate is but if it is a W202 (before 2000) start at the bottom of the trim panel, release
the door rubber seal that overlaps the trim panel, get your fingertips underneath and pull the panel outwards and
towards yourself, working your way to the top, as you progress upwards 3 metal clips will pop, when you get to the
top pull downwards to unhook a plastic clip.
Some of the 3 metal clips that secure the panel to the pillar will remain attached inside of the removed panel and
some may remain on the pillar.
-

Thanks for your help.

Vin number begins wdc203 so I assume its a 203, first reg Nov 2001.
The removal was as you described with a couple of slight changes - start from top to bottom and pull upwards, away
from dash, to unhook the plastic clips (2 off).

Climate Control Panel Illumination (14/7/11)

From: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/interior/104203-w202-climate-control-unit-light.html

If this is illumination for the digital climate control unit, the bulb pt. no. is A 002 544 0294.

Ordered replacement from: www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk

Note with replacement (14/7/11): Please note part number A0025440294 changes to
N072601012230

Paint Code (6/7/11)

Datacard (in back of service history book) indicates that the paint code is 199.

According to website: http://www.landiss.com/paintcodes.htm (see Annex B) this is:

black pearl (blue-black) (blauschwarz) - Metallic
Bought some touch up paint on 6/7/11. Good Match.

Radar Detector/Jammer
Or at least thats what Im guessing the unit in the front bumper, LED on the nearside dash top, and switch under the
nearside side are all for. Find out what it is (obviously still powered as it beeps, but not sure if complete).
Closest so far (combined jammer/sensor module):
http://radar-jammers-detectors.net/rmr_8rds.htm
http://www.bestradardetectors.net/Cincinnati-Microwave-Shifter-ZR4-Laser-Jammer.html

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Windows/Sunroof: Re-Syncing/Re-Normalising
Whenever the battery is disconnected, the windows/sunroof reputedly need re-syncing/re-setting/re-normalising.
The owners manual mentions it for the windows, but not the sunroof. However, when you tilt the sunroof up, let go
of the button, then push to tilt it up again and hold it there is a click.
Now, I cant be sure if this did anything. But...
When I picked up car after condenser replacement, they reported that I probably already knew but my sunroof
wont shut properly, and that the switch probably needs replacing.
It seemed to tilt up OK, so I tried the trick, and then untilted, opened and closed it again, and all seemed fine. Dont
know if that has anything to do with normalising, but there are lots of google reports about the sunroof needing to
be normalised (via various different means, and sometimes repeatedly to make it stick).
e.g. http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=27034

Not Done: Bilstein B8 Suspension & H&R Springs

Recommended by Olly here:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/92509-my-black-c43-amg.html

Not Done: Avantgarde Grill

W210 insert can be used, but has to cut down to fit W202 surround. Not sure if same pre/post facelift yet.
The official W202 part number is B66880127 (246 from Inchcape) - however, note that it only includes the insert
and not the surround - old surround has to be re-used:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/classifieds-wanted/77668-wanted-avantgarde-grill-w202-c43.html
Some people have said that the grills are different for pre/post facelift W202s, but more seem to agree that they are
the same.
There are complete grills on eBay, but these are non OEM.

Not Done: SLK Evolution Pedals

See MBClub official mod: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/howto/5517-howto-slk-evolution-pedal-mod-officialmbclub-mod.html
A 170 300 00 04 : gas pedal
A 170 290 01 82 : brake pedal
A 203 430 00 84 : parking brake pedal (NOT A 230 430 00 84, which has oval studs!)

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Fitted Factory Options

Datacard (in back of service history book) lists the following codes:

292, 414, 461, 511, 551, 613, 808, 819, 833, 882, 984, N97, Z98

Used the official EPC to get the following Datacard on 21/7/11:

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From EPC Help:
Production order
Indicates whether a production order exists for the vehicle.
If a passenger car has been equipped according to customer special request, it is assigned a production order.
A distinction is made between the following cases for a production order:
Vehicles from 08/2002
The production orders can be called up from approx. 08/2002 in "Info texts".
The "Info texts" can be displayed with the tree structure and describe the individual changes to the vehicle.
In Setup an automatic display of the "Info texts" can be set after entering the Identification number.
Vehicles up to 08/2002
The information of the production order can only be read in VeDoc.
Some code advice available at:
http://www.ajseven.net/CODE.htm & http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~mtor/mbcodedsc.html
For comparison against the factory C43 options list, and another chaps car, see Annex A.

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Annex A: C43 Factory Options

From: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/60753-c43-definitive-option-list.html
Having seen a few threads debating what exactly were the options on a C43 I've dug out the sales brochure and the
definitive list is;
ICE Upgrade (Radio cassette and 8 speakers were standard)
Auto Pilot System (?)
2500
Audio 10 Radio/Single CD
190
Audio 10 Radio/Cassette
190
Audio 30 Radio/Cassette
500
Bose Upgrade
750
CD Changer
600 (!)
ICE Remote
100
Paint
Metallic Paint

650

Seating
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Ski Bag Option (Saloon)

80
100

Security and Safety

Boot Deadlock (saloon)
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Folding Mirrors
Electric Roller Blind (saloon)
Exit Lights Front doors
Fire Extinguisher
Headlamp Wash/wipe (legal req with Xenons)
Parktronic
Rain Sensing Wipers
Sump Shield
Xenons

95
220
220
360
70
100
310
780
110
120
710

Ventilation
Sunroof

1250

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From advert on: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c43-amg-w202/264578-c43-c36-vinoption.html
Interior leather: black and blue designo (581)
Paint: 366 azurite blue metallic ( 01.01.1994)
Options:
021 designo - leather ( 05.02.1997)
022 designo - decorative trim ( 05.02.1997)
058 aej. 97/2 ( 09.12.1995)
220 parking aid ( 01.10.1993)
221 left front seat, electrically adjustable ( 01.11.1978)
222 right front seat, electrically adjustable ( 01.11.1978)
240 outside temperature indicator ( 01.03.1982)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror ( 01.06.1990)
260 elimination of model designation on rear lid ( 01.05.1968)
282 ski bag (inboard loading facility) ( 01.07.1989)
314 D-net standard telephone on middle console, right ( 01.06.1995)
345 rains sensor for windshield wipers ( 01.10.1993)
354 antenna on roof centre rear for mobile D-net telephone/antenna on roof centre rear for standard
D-net telephone ( 01.10.1994)
363
412 electric sliding roof with tilting device ( 01.07.1983)
441 steering column, electrically adjustable, W202 manually adjustable ( 01.07.1984)
472 electronic stability program (esp) ( 01.10.1993)/dynamic handling control system
500 outside rear view mirror left and right, folding ( 01.10.1993)
511 Becker radio Mexico cassette full stereo
Becker radio Monza cassette stereo LW/MW/SW/USW
radio MB Exquisit with traffic news decoder (VK), with RDS (Panasonic) ( 01.07.1992) Alpine Package
with GPS
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window ( 01.05.1985)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right ( 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system ( 01.04.1998)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest ( 01.04.1970)/front folding
armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
581 automatic climate control ( 01.01.1977)
584 electric window lifters (front and rear doors) ( 01.04.1970)/ electric window lifters, fourfold or
sixfold
600 headlamp wiper/washer ( 01.08.1971)
611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (
01.11.1978)
612 lamp unit: gas discharge lamp (ael)/xenon headlight ( 01.10.1993)
673 high-capacity battery ( 01.01.1964)
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron ( 02.01.1992)
774 Shell modification for AMG-wheels
808 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package/sound package (bose) ( 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk ( 31.07.1992)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats ( 01.02.1984)
875 heated screen wash system ( 01.02.1988)/windshield washer heated (W201)
882 passenger compartment protection/towing-off protection (with anti-theft warning system only) (
01.07.1993)
956 equipment package sport ( 01.11.1991)

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Annex B: Spare Part Codes

EPC Electronic Parts Catalogue:
WIS (Workshop something MB funny about letting Joe Public have access)
R462 OAM VIN: WDB2020332F730902
Originally tried a few free EPC websites:

http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cats/m.mycat?cat=mb&client=dr2000

http://partscatalog.ru/mercedes/F/car/201/122/452/201.122/452/30/015

But then got hacked off, and bought 1 years access to the official EPC: http://service-parts.mercedes-benz.com/
Then ordered from: http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php

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Annex C: Climate Control Panel Diagnostics

From:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=120267&highlight=evaporator+temperature+sensor
A good way to check for sure is this. Leave the car parked over night. Go to the car and turn the ignition on, without
firing the engine. Run the self diagnostic routine on the air con pushbutton control panel and check the evaporator
temperature reading. If the sensor is faulty, you will have a logically impossible value:
1. Turn ignition on (without firing engine)
2. Set the air con temp to 72 deg F or 22 deg C
3. Press "REST" for more than 6 seconds
4. The left side of the display will alternately display "01" (which is the test number) and the cabin interior
temperature (eg 72 deg F or whatever the temp in the car happens to be).
5. Press the fan speed "+" button to advance to the next test (eg "02").
6. The evaporator temperature is test number "05". The working temperature of the evaporator is between 2 deg C
and 12 deg C. Obviously, if your car has been left overnight and has not been started, the value returned should be
consistent with the ambient exterior temperature. If the evaporature temperature sensor is broken it will return a
logically inconsistent value, e.g 40 deg C.
The part is a very quick and easy change. I would try it before spending $500 on something the mechanic "thinks"
might fix it.
The other tests on the push button control unit are great:
01: in car temp sensor
02: outside temp sensor
03: heater core temp sensor
05: evap temp sensor
06: ECT temp sensor
07: refrigerant pressure meassured in BAR
08: refrigerant temp sensor
21: engine speed
22: vehicle speed
There are loads more.
Also see: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w202-c-class/1414761-diagnostic-trouble-codes.html

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