ON many C-class cars the problem is the heater valve itself. Even though the valve gets an electrical signal to shut-off there is a physical water bleed problem. TRY clamping the coolant line at the valve with heater hose pliers. Normally if the car has a vacuum problem the center vent will open & close durning acceleration.

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