r/w204

I just picked up this 2010 w204 and it came pre-installed with this Android head unit from two owners ago. I have successfully paired my phone via Android auto, but I have no idea how to get the music to play through the speakers. The radio play sound through the speakers and also the little SD card slot adapter in the middle plays through the speakers but I cannot get the music coming from my phone through Android auto to play through the speakers no matter what I do.

The w204 is seriously the best looking Mercedes ever made yet I rarely see them around or at least in this shape, they’re usually all beat up and not taken care of. It’s such a timeless look that always puts a smile on my face by looking at it. The newer cars (2015+) don’t provide that to me and I’d probably just end up buying another one after this one’s done for my daily driver.

Is it true that we are in a small group? Are we simply a minority for the appreciation of an “older” car and thats why I don’t see them too often (relative to other Benz) as opposed to seeing the wagons, and sprinters all over the place?

Just installed a new grille, license plate holders and new mirror indicators.

What are some cosmetic things I should do?

I'm definitely gonna save up for a pair of LED headlights with black housing but I'm not quite sure how legal they are in Germany. Besides that, I don't know how to electrically convert from Xenon to LED.

I also wanna buy a glossy black ducktail spoiler just to add some sportiness to it. I think I'd have to get a new rear bumber tho as I'm not sure this bumber would look good with a ducktails.

This widebody reminds Black Serious coupe. Usually I would be all about originality, but this one does look like something AMG could do

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I turned my car off and heard a fan running. I took this apart and saw this still on with my car being off. How can I disconnect or fix.

It's very weird, after a top speed drive on autobahn in a windy, rainy day, my wipers got a shorter range. They stay higher when off and go lower at the maximum point.

They feel very strong and can't be moved by hand, all looks good on mechanical side, are there any adaptations for wipers range?

Had my 2012 CDI For 8 years. Ive always been impressed by its efficiency but did a recent trip and wanted to see just how low I could get it. What a vehicle.

For non KM folk:

US MPG: ≈ 63.6 mpg

UK MPG (Imperial): ≈ 76.3 mpg

Since buying Ive taught myself how to replace wheel sensors, air, fuel and oil and cabin filters, ballasts and more. Its been so reliable and nowhere near as expensive as I thought to run.

Just a shout out to this amazing vehicle. I think ill drive it till it dies and get an EV. Still love it after all this time.

Thanks for help!

C63 AMG 6.2 Coupe best mpg in 5 years of ownership.

2013 C200 Merc. Has anyone had this issue and gotten their subframe replaced by Mercedes under the recall issue? Heard a clunking metallic noise the other day, took off the wheel to find this a heap of rust and the control arm (I think) broken off. Not ideal. I’ve rang Mercedes in limerick and waiting for them to get back to me. I can just picture them trying to charge me for other bits while repairing the subframe. And I suppose the chances of a courtesy car are slim?

Would love to hear peoples experiences with this if they’ve come across it.

UPDATE:

Spoke to FH limerick, car booked in next week for inspection. Said they’re doing 2-3 of these a week and could be end of July before it’s done. Mental

Hey guys does anyone know about this, is this a timing chain issue? I called mercedes-benz to ask for the cost of replacing it the it's costing over £2,300, to replace the timing chain.

And yes I know its brown.

I thought it was pretty impressive given that I usually see ~1100km of range with a full tank. This pic was taken 70km after a fill up. I usually drive a bit faster than 110km/h maybe that’s why :)

Achieved around 4.5 l/100km on that 300km drive

2007 C220 CDI Avangarde
OM646 EVO
6 Speed manual transmission
198 000 kms on the clock, owned it since 120

It will never cease to amaze me how efficient this car is. I guess i’ll keep it until it gives out

So I’m looking to buy a c63 w204 and the dealer sent over some videos of the outside and how it runs. Just wanna get your guys opinion on how it’s sounds. Just wanna make sure its sounds like it runs good.

My 2008 C350 is making a weird sound when turning the steering wheel. I also hear the same sound coming from the front wheels, but only from inside the car when I’m outside, I can’t really hear anything. I already changed the sway bar links, but the sound is still there every time I turn or go over a speed hump. Any ideas what it could be?

Hello everyone, i have a prefacelift w204 and saw some older posts with the carplay on OEM small screen (I think it's called audio 20). Tried it and glad to say it actually works! A lot of work and patience but i think it's worth it.

I want to see how it looks, the manufacturer does not have any images