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Critical Inspection 1998 to 2006 Mercedes V6 and V8 ≈: Missed by Most Mechanics

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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 01:13 PM
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Default Critical Inspection 1998 to 2006 Mercedes V6 and V8 ≈: Missed by Most Mechanics

Hi all

Just found this on youtube. Possibly been covered already, but its a clear video on what can go wrong and how to fix it.


Hope it helps somebody. I will be doing this check when it warms up a bit.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2026 | 10:14 AM
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Default Re: Critical Inspection 1998 to 2006 Mercedes V6 and V8 ≈: Missed by Most Mechanics

I need to check that im still getting code P0442 cant find it. My car does not like to idle when it gets under 35 degrees.
 
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