dawidy

My 300CE is currently at an independent specialist who quoted a very reasonable £520 (inc 17% tax) to replace the head.

Problem is, the gaske is fine so I might be looking at a recon head which will clock in at more like £700. Still, whatever it takes.

Get them serviced at MB but do everything else at an independent. Discouraging to see that dealers globally are having a laugh at our expense with their prices. Seven thousand dollars? Get stuffed. I bet you could buy a half decent 300 for that over there?