2000 Mercedes Benz A140 car splutters when accelerating

2000 MERCEDES BENZ A140
71,000 MILES
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ALEGGY
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car starts when i put my foot on the gas it splutters sometimes it will pick up and pull on then back to the spluttering i have put on a new petrol filter which made no difference any ideas please it sounds like fuel mixture but just a guess
Jun 25, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you may have a weak fuel pump. Check fuel pump pressure first. There are directions and a video on our homepage under the DIY section.
Jun 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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ALEGGY
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Hi had fuel pressure checked it is fine got the car in a Mercedes garage and they just rang me to say its got them puzzled and can I leave the car with them
Jun 27, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I don't know why, but this just showed up in my mail. Sorry it has been so long. Have you had any luck with the issue?
Aug 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM