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Eyop: I asked if the ride is already in Nigeria and you didn't respond. 2ndly what's the mileage on this ride? If in Nigeria,have you gone with a reliable mechanic to inspect it mechanically?

I never carry mechanic go.

Eyop: Is the car in Nigeria or still in Overseas?

The car don land. Na she be this

1.2 bt I dey beg make the guy comot small from the amount
Mileage is 134680.
AutoCheck confirmed it.

Eyop: Hello Boss...Sincerely i prefer the Kompressor except he doesn't have a reliable mechanic to handle the services for him. But judging by the pics he's displaying here,it seems to be very neat though you cannot ascertain the mechanical aspect of the ride. I asked him what he needed in a ride and he told me so that's why i suggested he should go ahead with the kompressor.

Sincerely the car is neat. The CD player, Extra tyre, Jack etc came with it. The A/C is working well. Nothing has been tampered with. It has a little rust bt the door of the drivers side which is not visible & the BAS/ESP indicator is on that just the shortcoming of the car

shoppyanno: More pictures......

How much do you think its worth?
The BAS/ESP indicator is on the instrument cluster is on? What is the solution?

shoppyanno: Guys check this 2000 model C230 Kompressor

More pictures......

Guys check this 2000 model C230 Kompressor

Eyop: If i were you i should find out if it will be possible to order them direct from overseas. So many repackaged transmission oil,engine oil(Even the Mobil 1 sold in our filling stations are not fully synthetic),coolant,etc except you are sure of the source you will be buying from. Depending on location,to order these items shouldn't take maximum 2 weeks to land Nigeria.

@Eyop that's serious. What has happened to Nigeria that we have to buy stuff abroad in order to be sure its genuine.
How do you get yours? Do you also place orders?

Hello folks. any1 here know where I can get Original MB recommended Coolant, Transmission Oil, Engine Oil, Brake pads @ reasonable price in Lagos.
Check pictures below

1 Coolant
2 Transmission Oil
3 Engine Oil

Na wa o. People don kolo. See as dey chain motor. LOL
Na BLOOD OF JESUS me dey use o.

Mobil gas stations seem to be the major culprit in this show of shame.
Does Mobil Nigeria not have a FaceBook Page or Twiiter account where one can lodge complains?
If they do, the best bet is to lay complain on these social medium & I can assure you they'll buckle up cos of their Image.
I'm even scared to buy engine oil from Mobil gas stations cos of adulteration. besides the recommended egine oil for Mercedes Benz is Mobil1 0W-40. Guess I'll have to buy from AutoMedics.

Wonders shall never end in Naija. Folks and the different ways they secure their cars.
Some use BLOOD OF JESUS, ANOITING OIL ....
Others use JAZZ (like a very small broom. Cowrie shell under the steering)
Similarly, some make use of technological devices (TRACKING etc)

Which is the most relaible?

Anyone here with the Owners & Service manual for W202 2000 C230 Kompressor? Please send to bamisope77@yahoo.com

smartchoice: So you're in Ekiti....hmmm buy the kompressor...a good machine...there's a good Mech in Ado will link you up with him.

I appreciate your advise @ Eyop & SmartChoice. I will keep you posted.
SmartChoice na Ado I dey o. Abeg get in touch or better still give me ya contact. I wan make some inquiriy.
Abeg o, make una send me Owners & Service Manual for the W202. bamisope77@yahoo.com

Eyop: What do you want in a car? The kompressor is a supercharged engine while the C200 is a naturally aspirated engine. The C230 Kompressor is a performance ride i.e combining power with economy but the other is economical as well but in terms of performance,cannot be compared to the Kompressor.

Thanks @ Eyop. I need something rugged, fuel efficent, and can stand stress especially Lagos traffic. I ply Ekiti State to Lagos @ least once a month apart from other short trips.

Hello MB family. I need your help. I'm in a dilema of which of these trim to choose.

W202 1999 C200 &W202 2000 C230 Kompressor

The 1999 is a German Spec with 132000miles (can't verify)
The 2000 is American Spec with 134000 miles verified on AutoCheck
Both are 4 cylinders

Please, I need thw Owners & Service Manuals for the W202 2000 model. Kindly send it to bamisope77@yahoo.com. *Waiting*

SmartChoice, Hanson, Gee, Jahjehova were art thou?

I saw this piece online & want to share with you. You might gain a thing or two.

What you should do before adding water/coolant to your radiator.....a must read!!!

The radiator in your vehicle cools your engine and needs water and coolant (antifreeze) to function. Keep the following points in mind as you check the level of the liquid in your cooling system and add more, if necessary:
Rather than open the cap on the radiator, just check to see whether the liquid reaches the “Full” line on the side of the coolant reservoir shown here. It’s part of the coolant recovery system. If the liquid doesn’t reach the “Full” line, open the bottle and add a 50/50 mix of water and coolant until it does. Some coolants are premixed, so check the bottle to see whether you need to add water or just use it as it is.
Check the coolant stored in the plastic bottle connected to the radiator.
Only in an emergency should you add only water to the coolant system. Most modern engines have aluminum cylinder heads, which require the protective anti-corrosive properties of antifreeze. A 50/50 mix of liquid or coolant is usually sufficient.
Some coolant recovery systems are pressurized and have a radiator pressure cap instead of a normal cap. Some older vehicles have no coolant reservoir, so to check and add coolant, you have to open the cap on the radiator.
Never add coolant to a hot engine! If you need to add more liquid, wait until the engine has cooled down to avoid the possibility of being burned or cracking your engine block. Don’t open the caps on either of these systems when the engine is hot; if you do, hot coolant may be ejected.
Coolant is usually red, green, blue, or yellow. If it looks colorless, looks rusty, or has things floating around in it, flush your cooling system and add new coolant.
If the coolant has a sludgy, oily surface, immediately take the vehicle to your mechanic to check for internal head gasket leakage. The service facility has special equipment for performing this check.
While you’re messing around with your cooling system, feel the radiator hoses, too. They’re the big hoses that go into the top and come out of the bottom of the radiator. If they’re leaking, cracked, bulgy, or squishy, they should be replaced.

Got this from @AutoMedics

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Smart Choice I want to make some urgent inquiries from you ASAP, please send me your contact. 293BF53A is my pin

Please any1 here with smart choice's contact, kindly send to me pls.

These are some Benz Channels. Indonesia has the highest number of BBM channel so far. (My opinion) Seems Indonesians a're Benz freaks.

@Klint Its good to know you see some sense in having a BBM channel for this Forum & Mercedes Benz users & fans in Nigera
There a lot of Mercedes Benz Channels on BBM but I haven't seen a serious one for Nigeria
Benz fans in UK, US, SA, Canada have BBM channels.
I think this Forum should take this Benz family to the next level especially with the way things are been run here.
Instant Messaging will definitely had more spice to this Forum

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Hello MB family. A idea just flashed thru my head about taking this thread to another level by having instant chats & reply.
I'm thinking the Admin of this thread can start of a BBM channel dedicated to MB fans in Nigeria. That will give instant messages & reply a boost.
*Just saying*

Good Morning MB family. Hope you all doing well. I joined the MB forum yesterday & I wana commend the members on here for the way this forum has been handled.
It has been educative & informative. I also like the brotherhood spirit in here.
I don't own a car bt some day I look forward to owning a MB (the W202 C230 Kompressor)
I started reading post from Page 9 yesterday & finished @ page 52 this morning @10:33.
I obseverd some folks are scared of the Kompressor trim. . I can't wait to own C230 Kompressor. Lol
I also wana give a shout out to Oga @Hanson, @SmartChoice, @Eyop, @Gee2728 , @Trac, @Kuntash et al for their contribution to this forum.
I'll like to connect with MBforum members who stay in Lagos Ekiti & Akure.cos I reside within this axis.
Have a lovely weekend.

Read more on Mobil1 0W-40 Engine Oil for Mercedes Benz

Mobil1 0W-40 is the recommended Engine Oil for Mercedes Benz. Its the oil that is put into the engine after production at the manufacturing plant.

Modern engines in cars are made up of moving parts that have very little space between them; therefore the need for oil (to lubricate) that is light enough to pass through these spaces.

Engine oil is divided into 3 main types- mineral, synthetic and semi synthetic oils. The mineral oil is basically made up of natural elements, while the synthetic oil contains processed chemicals and this makes it more suitable for vehicles to run on. The semi synthetic oil is a mixture of both mineral and synthetic oil.

Engine oil is classified according to its viscosity by the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).Its classification consist of a range of numbers and alphabets e.g. 5w30. The number before the alphabet represents the lowest viscosity that the oil can attain, while the number after the alphabet represents the highest viscosity that the oil can equally attain. The “W” stands for winter, signifying that the oil has been tested in winter.

Manufacturers advise using correct specification of engine oil because:

1. Engines have tighter bearing clearances built with high precision.

2.     Low viscosity oils enhance fuel economy.

3.     If oil (not the right type for your engine) is too heavy, it could interfere with the vvt (variable valve timing) operation.

Specifications of vehicle engine oils are usually available on the engine oil cap, owner’s manual or workshop technical manual.    So next time you want to change your engine oil, go by the specification of  the manufacturer and save yourself the headache of engine problems.

 This piece was got from Automedics Limited.

Thanks for the report @Export 1. I appreciate. With the result of this report, is it still ok to purchase the vehicle?

Good Morning Sir. Please help me with the report on this vehicle.

VIN - WDBHA24G4YA836305

Thank you.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate

Hello sir, I would like to know how much a 2000 model C230 Kompressor will cost including shipping it down to nigeria, customs duty, etc.

Thanks Bro. I would like to clarify somethings from your reply.

1)Do you mean if I use the Mobil 1 0W-40, I will still have to service the car like 3 times a year

2) What alternative Engine Oil would you reccomend I buy

Thanks