What is an indicator tell-tale?
A tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
What dash lights will fail an MOT?
All external lights on your vehicle need to be functioning properly. These are your brake lights, indicators and hazards, reverse, main beam and dipped headlights as well as your rear number plate light. Failure of any one of these will result in a failed MOT.
Are there any indicators on a Mercedes Benz?
Basically nothing works – no warning lights, no digital display, no speedo. The only things that do work are the high beam indicator lights and the indicators. The car starts and drives ok though.
What are the warning lights on a Mercedes Benz?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
Why is the instrument panel on my Mercedes not working?
The instrument panel on my 2000 (update) CLK320 is refusing to work. Basically nothing works – no warning lights, no digital display, no speedo. The only things that do work are the high beam indicator lights and the indicators. The car starts and drives ok though. Checked the fuses and they all look ok.
What does it mean when your turn signal is not working on Mercedes?
In newer Mercedes models, you will get a warning on instrument cluster stating “Turn Signal Left / Right / Front / Rear / Side Malfunction”. Depending on the Mercedes model and problem a warning may or may not show on the dashboard.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
In newer Mercedes models, you will get a warning on instrument cluster stating “Turn Signal Left / Right / Front / Rear / Side Malfunction”. Depending on the Mercedes model and problem a warning may or may not show on the dashboard.
Why is my Mercedes Benz tail lamp not working?
If you switch on the lights and leave for 5 minutes, you could see these dark areas emitting smoke. This is a condition which needs attention. It is very surprising that High profile companies like Mercedes Benz have not worked out fire retardant materials and wires for these areas.
When does the Mercedes C class red triangle warning light come on?
Description: The Mercedes C-Class red triangle warning light comes on when the vehicle is in motion to warn the driver that the distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. In addition, a warning alert may sound if you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed. Be prepared to: ▷ Brake immediately.