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Thanks for the suggestion; I'll investigate into 120k.

I had no clue that the UK car and mot shop regularly serviced it.

The uneven ticking becomes more noticeable when the air conditioner is turned on, and it slows down when turned off. Sending a link to a video I hear ticking here. Are there any concerns with the "issues" that AI seems to be causing, such as a stone or something ticking

In my opinion, the stock damper was probably a DampMatic, a variant of the Bilstein B4.

Which would have provided the greatest of both scenarios.

What is B8?


That's an upgraded damper that's stiffer.

I purchased in excellent condition headlights and a bonnet with the same colour code for £1100; the vehicle is almost ready to have the bumper and wings blended. Incidentally, regardless of what MB claimed, all W212 bonnets are identical. What a complete moron. I noticed that the air conditioner was...

Greetings everyone, Here is a positive update for you! At last, the vehicle starts. I was worried about the engine's condition before the auction because it was a non-runner when I got it. We discovered the engine was rotating but would not start when it arrived. Before I contacted Ghost, we double-...

Hi, Your comment is very appreciated; thank you. It cheerfully spins the engine for 30–40 seconds, therefore the battery is OK. Regarding the several suggestions, including breakdown cover, I will follow your lead. I hope for the best... Oh, and one silly question: can I use diesel or unleaded petro...