The E-Class W124 is the mid-sized range of luxury saloons, estate cars and coupes that Mercedes-Benz introduced for the 1985 model year and bridged the gap between the 190 models and the full-size S-Class range.

This book is an E-class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E-Class chassis. This "E-Class Owner's Bible can help steer you through the purchase of your first Mercedes-Benz, provide the information necessary to maintain your E-Class to factory standards, give you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional and provide you with the hot setup for better road handling. The prospective buyer will also find tips on what to watch out for, why a pre-purchase inspection is important and why one model may be preferred to another. Do-it-Yourself owners will discover a huge hands-on maintenance chapter to help keep their E-Class at peak efficiency. To bring you this authoritative volume, Bentley Publishers has teamed up with Stu Ritter, a 25-year independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop owner/technician and current technical editor of "The Star (the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America).

Designed by Mercedes's head of design Bruno Sacco, the W124 range immediately became the benchmark by which medium-sized car models were judged in the late 1980s due to its engineering excellence and high build quality. There was a model to suit every would-be-buyer, from the taxi driver through the family motorist and on to those who were willing and able to pay for luxury and performance. This book covers: design, development and manufacture of all models of W124 including estates, cabriolets and the stylish coupe range; engines and performance; special editions and AMG models and, finally, buying and owning a W124 today. Superbly illustrated with 264 colour photographs.

Series 638 - /Engines Covered - Petrol;4 Cylinders Types 111.950 1998 cc & 111.980 2295cc - Diesel CDI:4 Cal Types 611.980 2148cc |Owners edition. This Owners Edition - Workshop Manual covers the following Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class petrol and diesel powered vehicles spanning model years 2000 to 2003. The petrol model 113 with 130 b.h.p. engine (type 111) and the three diesel models 108 CDI, 110 CDI and 112 CDI, all fitted with the latest common rail 2.2 litre diesel engines. Depending on the version, the power units have outputs of 82 b.h.p., 102 b.h.p. and 122 b.h.p. respectively. In Sections 0 and 1 can be found further details of the various models and engines dealt with here. This manual has been written for the practical owner who wants to maintain their vehicle in first-class condition and carry out the bulk of their own servicing and repairs. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for service and overhaul operations to guide the reader through what might otherwise be unfamiliar and complicated tasks and hundreds of illustrations are included to amplify the text. With the aid of this manual, many aspects of service, overhaul and repair are within the scope of an owner with a reasonable degree of mechanical aptitude. Some operations however demand more skill. Other jobs require the use of special tools and in some cases, testing facilities and techniques that are not generally available. Only you can judge whether a job is within your capabilities. We do however try to assist the reader to come to an informed decision. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct, it is obviously not possible to guarantee complete freedom from errors or omissions. Information to be found in the driver's handbook is not necessarily duplicated here and it is not possible within this volume to cover every aspect to be found in the manufacturer's own workshop manual which is of much greater size and complexity. However, it should be consulted if more detailed information is needed. Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety and that of others when working with you on a vehicle. Take particular care with safety-related systems like the brakes and steering and seek professional advice if in any doubt. Never work under a vehicle unless it is properly supported (a single jack is not enough). Take care with power tools, also regard as potentially harmful fuel, lubricants, solvents and sealers which should always be stored in labelled, sealed containers. Always obtain your spare parts from an officially appointed Mercedes-Benz dealer. With care and common sense, the practical owner can make an excellent job of maintenance and overhaul. The benefits include money saved and the satisfaction of work well done. You will be adding to your knowledge too, knowing more about the vehicle you own will help you to make logical decisions about what needs to be done, even if it does in some instances have to go into a professional repair shop. The Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class vehicles are built with care and precision. W regular care and maintenance they will provide long, reliable and faithful service.