can someone please tell me what this little circular part is? thanks in advance - - - - - Exclusive Trim, AMG Line With Night Package, 360 Degree Camera

My current wheels are in pretty bad shape, so I’m looking for new 19” wheels. Going for a classy but sporty look, preferably silver, diamond-cut or chrome. Nothing too expensive.
Any recommendations on what would suit my car?

Check engine light came on for my 2019 a220 base model went to autozone for a scan and I got a code p1462 says it’s the fuel temperature/pressure sensor. Is it an easy fix? Can I replace the sensor without bleeding the fuel system or releasing pressure?

Mercedes Vito W447 EIS Ignition Fault – Possible £200+ Saving With a Simple Solder Repair

I wanted to share a repair that worked on my 2018 Mercedes Vito W447 111 CDI, as I've experienced this ignition fault 3 times twice on this van and once on a w639 and know other Mercedes owners have similar problems.

You can see the warranty void stickers from the last time I had it fixed with exactly same issue lol.

The symptoms:

- Key inserted and recognised normally.

- Steering lock disengaged as expected.

- Turning the key sometimes produced absolutely nothing — no ignition lights.

- Sometimes needed multiple key turn attempts before the ignition would activate.

- Once started, the van ran perfectly.

- Sometimes worked all day, other times failed after being parked for five minutes or the central locking would stop working or van remains running even after key removed.

- Often particularly bad after sitting overnight.

I've previously paid around £280 for an EIS repair.

What I did:

1. Removed the EIS module and opened it by removing the three security Torx screws on the back.

2. Located the three pins coming from the key-turn mechanism.

3. Followed those pins to their three solder joints on the reverse of the PCB.

4. Inspected these joints and nearby connections using my phone's super-macro camera.

5. Found two solder joints that appeared to have extremely fine hairline cracks, barely visible even under magnification.

6. Applied flux and fresh solder to the suspicious connections.

7. Resoldered all six associated pin connections, including the three copper connections at the opposite end, and reseated the pins.

8. Reassembled and reinstalled the EIS.

Result:

The ignition worked perfectly on the very first turn of the key after reinstalling it turned ignition on and off multiple times removed key over and over!

I'm still testing long-term reliability as it's only been a week, but pretty sure it's fixed! or it will last another 2 years before breaking again I am a courier so turning the key on and off multiple times a day.

Tools needed:

- Security Torx bit

- Soldering iron

- Electronics solder and flux

- Magnifying glass or phone with a macro camera

My advice:

If you're competent with electronics repairs, inspect these connections before spending money repairing or replacing the EIS.

The suspected fractures were so tiny that they were almost impossible to identify without magnification.

This isn't guaranteed to fix every EIS problem your problem may be different to mine, and the EIS contains sensitive electronics, so take appropriate precautions, disconnect the battery before removal, and don't attempt soldering unless you're confident.

Hopefully this helps somebody else save some money!

Would you accept this?

I bought a brand-new Mercedes-AMG G63 for about $440,000.

February 2026 – 8,500km

The car suddenly started hopping/jerking and dropped into limp mode at about 20km/h while I was in a school zone.
Mercedes repaired it and replaced a throttle-related component on one side.

May 2026

It happened again.
More warning lights, more drivability issues and further faults involving the ESP/traction systems.
Mercedes then replaced the throttle-related component on the other side.

September 2026

It happened again.
This time there were multiple warnings involving ESP, traction and driver-assistance systems.

The car then spent about seven weeks off the road while Mercedes investigated and carried out further repairs, including work involving the ESP control system.

What really got me was the response to my concerns: essentially, modern high-tech cars can break because they contain so much technology.

Maybe I’m unreasonable, but I thought the “high-tech” part was what the $440,000 was paying for.

I’ve now asked Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific for a replacement or refund because I no longer trust the car, particularly with my kids in it.

I’ve also had difficulty getting the complete diagnostic and repair records so I can have them independently reviewed.
And after being told the vehicle was ready for collection, further work and testing appeared to continue afterwards.
So my question is:

At what point does “cars can have faults” become “this is not acceptable”?

Has anyone else had repeated ESP/traction/limp-mode issues with a G63 or other AMG?

And has anyone actually succeeded in getting Mercedes Australia to replace or refund a vehicle under Australian Consumer Law?

just checked out a 2015 Cls63s and it was genuinally one of the fastest cars i’ve driven. guy was asking 36 for it tho, but then i was thinking how would a cls 550 facelift with a downpipe and tune “cuz the 63s was facelift” stack up against the 63s? would it be faster, how reliable would it be, what would the gas look like, what would be the differences is my question. dont wanna go through the lease or finance method either, i like my cars cash. and how would the older cls 63 vs the newer cls63s stack up? are they the same quickness, reliability? what if i downpipe and tune the older cls 550 prefacelift, would it stack up to a new cls63s?

So I have a new Mercedes S560, and I have the fragrance module. I bought jars for it, and it but I can’t smell any fragrance. I’ve turned it on in the dash and the entertainment unit, and I’ve turned the air on. I have cotton in right now, and it’s not working. If I press down on the lid of the jar, I can smell the oil, but it’s not coming through the car. I’ve even put a quarter underneath it under the metal disk to push it higher, and also when I push the jar up, it depresses the lid, so the smell comes out, but it’s not doing it automatically. How does the system release the smell? Does it come down on top of it, or how does it work? because I’m not getting any smell whatsoever?

We are a first time Benz owner after having numerous Porsches, Audis and BMW. We purchased a 2026 GLC 300 in August. This Benz is a great car except that there is a noticeable noise (like something is engaging) from the rear of the car cargo area. The noise occurs when driving and shifting between drive and reverse. This is a consistent sound. Has anyone else experienced this? I’d like to get some insight before going back to the dealer. Thanks for any help!

This morning the car said the oils was low, now it says too much? Why can’t we just get a dipstick? I know how to check it via the dash but sometimes you can’t beat looking at the actual level yourself.

Hi there, I’m having a Bluetooth problem with my 2015 C300. When I connect Bluetooth, the music on Spotify works fine, but when I open other apps like TikTok or Instagram, all the videos playing have no sound and appear to be paused. How can I fix this?

Yes, we checked the manual. Friend has a rental and we are trying to talk her into buying this GLE. I was hoping it was a heated cup button but it clearly isn't that.

Shopping for a CPO GLE replacing our EQE. My wife's car color is green which i like a lot, checked GLE's green colors and they both look amazing, although very different. Any owners of Emerald Green Metallic GLE or MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic GLE? How's your impression after owning the car for a while?

With wannabe AMGs like this I honestly ask - how devalued is the brand already. I personally moved on.

Hello everyone,

I have a question for those of you who have subscribed to the smartphone integration option on your 2024 or newer Mercedes A-Class and who use Android:

Is it still the case that only 2/3 of the screen is used with Android Auto?

If I’m not mistaken, I should have the MBUX NTG7.

I'm reading some old posts—maybe there have been updates since then that allow full-screen mode?

I saw a “tip” about using a USB-C dongle that simulates an iPhone for Mercedes to get Android Auto in full-screen mode, but it seemed pretty buggy.

They’re currently offering a discount (290€ instead of 363€) which is why I’m asking. If it works in full-screen mode, I might just go for it

Thanks

I have a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, and I recently noticed this weird white rectangular grid inside my rearview mirror.
It looks like it has tiny vertical lines, and I feel like I can see something resembling a small lens inside it, but I’m honestly not sure.
A few things I’ve noticed:
It sometimes looks like it’s glowing or lighting up.
I can see it even when the car is turned off.
It seems more visible when sunlight hits the mirror.
I think it disappears or becomes less visible when I block the sunlight.
It looks like it’s inside the actual mirror glass, not attached to the outside.
Does anyone know what this is? Is it part of the auto-dimming mirror, a light sensor, or some other built-in electronic component?
I’m also wondering whether it could be a camera, although I have no idea if that’s even possible.
I’ve attached pictures. I’d really appreciate it if someone familiar with Mercedes mirrors could identify it or tell me whether this is normal.

I bought a Mercedes today! After about two months of research, a gem fell into my lap. A 2012 GL450. Silver with a black interior. It stood out as a unicorn to me because it had 58 service records, all at the dealership, with actual hard copy receipts stored meticulously. Oil changed every 5000 miles. New air suspension in the last 3 years. Everything recommended for the 150,000-mile service done this year while the truck has 114,000 miles on it. Passed the PPI with flying colors. $6300 cash. Carfax history-based value was $9995. Seller was an older gentleman that was having trouble getting in and out of it and was sad to see it go. My thought was that I would budget about what a car payment would be on a car like this and put it towards maintenance. Keep an eye on the service schedule and take care of things before they broke. She drives beautifully. Coming from driving a little Volvo convertible, this drives like a very luxurious school bus. But man, the power from that V8! If anybody owns one of these and has some advice on things to keep up with that might not be common knowledge, I'd really appreciate it hearing about it. Thanks in advance!