The most annoying rattle in the world
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The most annoying rattle in the world
Hello
please please help…. I’ve inherited a hideous rattle coming from the rear passenger side on the parcel shelf on my A238. Literally any uneven road surface (from Essex so that means everywhere 🤦🏼♂️) is when it’s worse.
I’ve been in the back and can’t pin point exactly where it is on that area.
there is next to no movement on the joins. I’ve had the roof partially open to look underneath and again seems to be nothing loose or out of place.
hoping for some help before I drive the thing off a cliff whilst I jump out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s that annoying 😂
please please help…. I’ve inherited a hideous rattle coming from the rear passenger side on the parcel shelf on my A238. Literally any uneven road surface (from Essex so that means everywhere 🤦🏼♂️) is when it’s worse.
I’ve been in the back and can’t pin point exactly where it is on that area.
there is next to no movement on the joins. I’ve had the roof partially open to look underneath and again seems to be nothing loose or out of place.
hoping for some help before I drive the thing off a cliff whilst I jump out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s that annoying 😂
Last edited by Louis hughes; Jan 30, 2024 at 05:06 PM.
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yes bud I’ve pulled them both and shut them up with force then tryd to pull them and they don’t come forward.
it’s coming from the partial shelf area behind the head rest only on the passenger side
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Hello
please please help…. I’ve inherited a hideous rattle coming from the rear passenger side on the parcel shelf on my A238. Literally any uneven road surface (from Essex so that means everywhere 🤦🏼♂️) is when it’s worse.
I’ve been in the back and can’t pin point exactly where it is on that area.
there is next to no movement on the joins. I’ve had the roof partially open to look underneath and again seems to be nothing loose or out of place.
hoping for some help before I drive the thing off a cliff whilst I jump out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s that annoying 😂
please please help…. I’ve inherited a hideous rattle coming from the rear passenger side on the parcel shelf on my A238. Literally any uneven road surface (from Essex so that means everywhere 🤦🏼♂️) is when it’s worse.
I’ve been in the back and can’t pin point exactly where it is on that area.
there is next to no movement on the joins. I’ve had the roof partially open to look underneath and again seems to be nothing loose or out of place.
hoping for some help before I drive the thing off a cliff whilst I jump out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s that annoying 😂
I have been having the same issue..its so annoying
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I just reread the thread and remembered my A238 does something similar but the issue is the seat belt. It doesn't have enough tension on it so it rattles sometimes, especially with the top down. I pull the rear seat forward and stick the buckle in the trunk to hold it still. Without a video I can't say this is your problem, but worth a look.
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yes mate found it
it was the parcel shelf where it comes down for the roof
I used some foam tape (draught tape 2mm/3mm) see attached under the parcel shelf along the edge and it stopped straight away.
pretty poor from Mercedes that it’s does this
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Thank you very much @Louis. Highly appreciated. I know I'm asking a lot, but can you perhaps share a photo from the car, of the exact location where your problem was? Pardon me asking, but I'm no expert in trouble shooting, and appreciate all the help I can get 
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I had the same issue with my wifes car. The foam tape is a definite fix. You have to apply it on the front edge where the parcel shelf comes down and meets with the area just behind the rear seats. I raised the roof until the shelf with the two speakers was raised up and just ran the tape all along the joint where the front of the shelf meets the car when it lowers. Car is silent now.
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Hi, new to the forum, having the same issue with my vehicle, any chance of uploading a picture of exactly where the foam tape would need to be attatched? please get back to me asap would be much appreciated, thanks.
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I had the same issue with my wifes car. The foam tape is a definite fix. You have to apply it on the front edge where the parcel shelf comes down and meets with the area just behind the rear seats. I raised the roof until the shelf with the two speakers was raised up and just ran the tape all along the joint where the front of the shelf meets the car when it lowers. Car is silent now.
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[QUOTE=superpop;9105517]I had the same issue with my wifes car. The foam tape is a definite fix. You have to apply it on the front edge where the parcel shelf comes down and meets with the area just behind the rear seats. I raised the roof until the shelf with the two speakers was raised up and just ran the tape all along the joint where the front of the shelf meets the car when it lowers. Car is silent now.
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QUOTE=aceboogie2025]Hi, new to the forum, having the same issue with my vehicle, any chance of uploading a picture of exactly where the foam tape would need to be attatched? please get back to me asap would be much appreciated, thanks
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QUOTE=aceboogie2025]Hi, new to the forum, having the same issue with my vehicle, any chance of uploading a picture of exactly where the foam tape would need to be attatched? please get back to me asap would be much appreciated, thanks
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I had the same issue with my wifes car. The foam tape is a definite fix. You have to apply it on the front edge where the parcel shelf comes down and meets with the area just behind the rear seats. I raised the roof until the shelf with the two speakers was raised up and just ran the tape all along the joint where the front of the shelf meets the car when it lowers. Car is silent now.
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