Little things you like/dislike about your MP

[Deckard]

I've had my MP since Oct having been a T6 Highline owner previously. Not done many miles or stayed away in it yet, but we're enjoying it when we do get out.

Anyway, I thought it'd be nice to have a thread about the many little things we like/dislike (but mostly like, to keep it positive) about our vans.

I'll kick off with the Headlights - I just love the way they shine around corners and automatically dip the main beam when required. So neat !!

 

[Webbah]

Should be an interesting thread! I also love the headlights!

Like:

- Driving feel. Super van to drive and feels more like driving a car than a "van"
- Headlights while driving in the mountains, forest, twisty roads at night. Love!
- Electric roof and tailgate
- Auxiliary Heater and Standing Heaters. Absolutely love them in winter!
- Safety systems, especially the hidden ones like protection against wind. I've noticed a few times when driving at speed in high wind the van auto correct itself (using brakes, etc) so the van kept a straight line and there was no fear of swerving.

Could use improvement:

- Roller blinds or something for the front windows
- Faucet in sink that has a removable head
- Option to add a true hot water boiler
- Table hinge and leg. These are not the best quality and start to come loose and then rattle
- Roof blisters and other roof issues (mine is warped and being replaced)
- 12v socket in rear should be always "hot" so we can keep secondary cooler boxes, or anything else in the storage area with power
- AirMatic suspension. Should have some minimum customisation options or at least a setting to lower the van for lower parking garages. 3rd party air suspensions do this like VB and Goldschmidt
- Wifi tethering for MBUX. Specifically the ability to connect MBUX to your own wifi hotspot!
- Ability to check and update firmware via app for MBUX and MBAC and other modules. Going to the service centre ever time is a real pain.
- A front window on the roof canvas should be standard
- An integrated inverter with the 230v socket. At least a factory option to add this in. Ideally with 1-2,000 watts.
- Better insulation behind the plastic and cabinets instead of bare metal.

 

[Deckard]

Should be an interesting thread! I also love the headlights!

Like:

- Driving feel. Super van to drive and feels more like driving a car than a "van"
- Headlights while driving in the mountains, forest, twisty roads at night. Love!
- Electric roof and tailgate
- Auxiliary Heater and Standing Heaters. Absolutely love them in winter!
- Safety systems, especially the hidden ones like protection against wind. I've noticed a few times when driving at speed in high wind the van auto correct itself (using brakes, etc) so the van kept a straight line and there was no fear of swerving.

Could use improvement:

- Roller blinds or something for the front windows
- Faucet in sink that has a removable head
- Option to add a true hot water boiler
- Table hinge and leg. These are not the best quality and start to come loose and then rattle
- Roof blisters and other roof issues (mine is warped and being replaced)
- 12v socket in rear should be always "hot" so we can keep secondary cooler boxes, or anything else in the storage area with power
- AirMatic suspension. Should have some minimum customisation options or at least a setting to lower the van for lower parking garages. 3rd party air suspensions do this like VB and Goldschmidt
- Wifi tethering for MBUX. Specifically the ability to connect MBUX to your own wifi hotspot!
- Ability to check and update firmware via app for MBUX and MBAC and other modules. Going to the service centre ever time is a real pain.
- A front window on the roof canvas should be standard
- An integrated inverter with the 230v socket. At least a factory option to add this in. Ideally with 1-2,000 watts.
- Better insulation behind the plastic and cabinets instead of bare metal.

Has anyone tried to add more insulation ? Whilst the MP is much quiter than my T6 I'd still like less road noise from the rear - maybe carpets would also help.

 

[DogWagen]

Great thread all!

Have to admit that the insulation could be better - there is a thread that shows an audio upgrade with additional sound insulation - quite a lot of work but actually really simple to do when the van is in build.

I do like the split tailgate - the only drawback is that the bed extension is a pain to lift up - how about a lifting strap?

Agree on the inverter and front window for the pop-top plus the ability to update software remotely via MBUX/MercedesMe.

Being fussy, I'd appreciate a heated steering wheel...just like our other wagons (even the Hyundai i10 has one!)

 

[Deckard]

On the -ve side - the Mercedes Me app is pretty pointless - and the price they ask, just to activate the remote control, is ridiculous.

 

[Webbah]

On the -ve side - the Mercedes Me app is pretty pointless - and the price they ask, just to activate the remote control, is ridiculous.

I personally use the app every day, although I use the MBAC app more often for the standing heater and to check the leisure battery levels, etc. Then again I work from van daily so maybe that's why.

 

[Method7]

Good:
Closing the windows with the key fob.. It’s a bit naff but I use it quite a lot…
Headlights are superb..
Manual roof and manual rear seat (in the horizon ) so pleased about this..
Split tailgate
Electric rear doors.
engine/gearbox - the 220 has ample performance, smooth and quite efficient when driven gently.
The AMG frock

not so good:
Scuffing and bucking steering when manoeuvring.
(not so) easyPak tailgate is tedious..
Tailgate window rocks but has no internal operation option???
Diesel - I hated having to buy a diesel car.. I’m still not sold on it regardless of my comments above
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel

 

[Deckard]

Good:
Closing the windows with the key fob.. It’s a bit naff but I use it quite a lot…
Headlights are superb..
Manual roof and manual rear seat (in the horizon ) so pleased about this..
Split tailgate
Electric rear doors.
engine/gearbox - the 220 has ample performance, smooth and quite efficient when driven gently.
The AMG frock

not so good:
Scuffing and bucking steering when manoeuvring.
(not so) easyPak tailgate is tedious..
Tailgate window rocks but has no internal operation option???
Diesel - I hated having to buy a diesel car.. I’m still not sold on it regardless of my comments above
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel

By 'quite efficient' what sort of MPG are you getting ?

 

[SteveR]

I like most things on my MP. And generally agree with the above positives.
I'll add a negative though: Undoubtedly the worst implementation of a satellite navigation system I've ever seen!

 

[Deckard]

I like most things on my MP. And generally agree with the above positives.
I'll add a negative though: Undoubtedly the worst implementation of a satellite navigation system I've ever seen!

I do like the Navigation display - where it shows the road layouts, in 1st person view, as you come to junctions, slip roads etc. The controls for it are pretty clunky though.

 

[Method7]

By 'quite efficient' what sort of MPG are you getting ?

43.4 I think has been the best.. this involves two towns and motorway/duel carriageway. My old V280 v6 would do about 28 at best most of the time it was about 17.

 

[Deckard]

43.4 I think has been the best.. this involves two towns and motorway/duel carriageway. My old V280 v6 would do about 28 at best most of the time it was about 17.

That's very good - best I've had, despite getting a full house of 'green' on the economy display and an '11 mile bonus' in a trip of about 50 mies, was just over 35mpg - according to the computer readout. I generally get very good economies from my driving - with up to 60 mpg, on a run, from my Audi A5 2.0D droptop.

No that I'm too bothered - we don't use it as a daily drive - just surprised me that it was so low - overall mpg is 34.1 but that is mostly 'inherited from when I bought it in Oct 21. Car was fully serviced just before I bought it.

 

[Method7]

It’s really difficult to drive efficiently, mentally exhausting and very slow. I just wondered what it could do, there wasn’t much traffic and conditions seemed good for it. I set a 60 mph max so it could be better, I bet 55 would improve that quite a lot but I think I would rather jump under a train than drive at those speeds…

 

[Steve B]

For me we intend to keep the MP for any years so that says quite a bit about my views. I think fuel economy is pretty good for the vehicle type, long journeys in the summer I can get 45 mpg, my current 12.2k miles ave is 38.2 mpg. MB are great at extracting the cash after three years, extended warranty to cover all the electric/auto stuff (V class bits only though), Comand traffic and remote access renewal. I've not even tried for a cost for the map update, probably astronomic. Many of the good points have been listed already (the cross wind protector was a surprise to me and worked)

So I am a fan, but 1st world niggles are:

• Headlight auto beam is good but often slow so I get flashed quite a bit. My last Audi's was far better
• Wiper sensitivity, doesn't cope well with light drizzle.
• Comand was out of date when installed, no DAB or apple carplay/android connection which was just wrong, I know its cured with the latest edition.

 

[Deckard]

For me we intend to keep the MP for any years so that says quite a bit about my views. I think fuel economy is pretty good for the vehicle type, long journeys in the summer I can get 45 mpg, my current 12.2k miles ave is 38.2 mpg. MB are great at extracting the cash after three years, extended warranty to cover all the electric/auto stuff (V class bits only though), Comand traffic and remote access renewal. I've not even tried for a cost for the map update, probably astronomic. Many of the good points have been listed already (the cross wind protector was a surprise to me and worked)

So I am a fan, but 1st world niggles are:

• Headlight auto beam is good but often slow so I get flashed quite a bit. My last Audi's was far better
• Wiper sensitivity, doesn't cope well with light drizzle.
• Comand was out of date when installed, no DAB or apple carplay/android connection which was just wrong, I know its cured with the latest edition.

The lack of DAB really is naff - not so worried about carplay as I tend to use a usb stick anyway - but no DAB means no Test Match Special which is essential for me in the Summer - I have set up the BBC Sounds app on my phone so I can use that linked to the car - so I can get around it - shouldn't have to though.

Not yet had an issue with the main beam dipping in time or the wipers. Map updates are stupidly expensive for what they are - you culd buy a Sat Nav for that price.

 

[Chris]

Likes - exterior look of AMG, interior cabin, quality of internal finish, driving ease, electric door and roof..... Everything really!
Dislikes -
1.Rear shelf/bed extension has to be lifted all the way up before you can put it down flat, so have to remove stuff from shelf.
2.Front cabin curtain is fiddly.

 

[Deckard]

Have been using the van a little more lately - must admit that I've found the rear view and 360 camera extremey useful - had a couple of tricky, and quite long, reversing situations to navigate - would have been almost impossible without the cameras. Very definitely a 'like'.

The heated seats have also been getting a lot of use.

I've also found that the seats spin round very easily (the T6 was a right pain and you could only do the passenger side). So that's a big +ve.

So far very happy with our MP - and, more importantly, my wife loves it - she found the T6 extremely uncomfortable. The MP is in a different class. It is a little bit of a compromise in terms of the 'camping' side of things - not so much storage - but the visibilty, when you're in the back, is far better - making it a nicer place to be - excellent as a day van in the winter.

 

[DanToffee]

Method7 : remote can be configured to open the tailgate window rather than the door. Things I like: lights, kitchen quality, drive, rear window
Don’t like: lack of DAB, P doesn’t engage when ignition turned off until key removed ( my wife’s A class does without removing the key)

 

[Steve B]

Have been using the van a little more lately - must admit that I've found the rear view and 360 camera extremey useful - had a couple of tricky, and quite long, reversing situations to navigate - would have been almost impossible without the cameras. Very definitely a 'like'.

I think I have said this elsewhere before; I've got a regular parking space in a tight underground parking area, I have reverse park and to fold the mirrors in half way through the manoeuvre. I totally rely on the 360 camera's, and it works well

 

[Pete the Feet]

Have only one gripe about the Marco. Having moved from VW Californias and Caravels both the wife and I miss the double from arm rests. Other than that we love the MP. Forgot to mention the front window blinds. Wife hates them!