Project 001

Mercedes-Benz W221 S500

5.5-litre V8 · Electrical Diagnosis & Recommissioning

A W221 S500 that spent roughly four years sitting after an intermittent drivetrain/electrical fault eventually became permanent. This is my first serious attempt at diagnosing a genuinely complex modern car with AI as my copilot — and it’s already fighting back.

The first promising diagnosis led to replacing a CAN distribution module. It changed absolutely nothing. So now we go deeper.

Project 002

Mercedes-Benz C216 CL500

5.5-litre V8 · Recommissioning & Restoration

A pillarless Mercedes V8 coupé and another car I’ve always wanted the opportunity to get my hands on. I’ll work through what it needs mechanically and cosmetically, learn along the way and document the whole process.