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After reading loads of threads on the subject it seems clear that a secondary cat delete should mean a fail, but is that the experience of those who have had it done?

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hi guys, alternator sorted and a recon set of clocks are in,time for it to go for mot, cars been stood for 8 month easy and only started 3 times so it will be interesting to see what it fails on,all the lights etc work,i be very surprised if it passes as its been stood 8 month like i say.

All she failed on was a cut in the nearside tyre. They had covered a few miles anyway so had both fronts replaced. Other than that, nothing to report. CO: 0.01 HC: 1 ^: 1.01

I just received advisories for both front wheel bearings on my s204 at the MOT. Due to some outer edge tyre wear, I had checked the end float on the n/s wheel bearing a month or so ago prior to taking the car for a 4 wheel alignment (where it didn't need adjusting, advised to increase front...

Hi all My 2003 c220cdi estate went for its mot yesterday and failed due to the parking brake not working. The tester said the pedal went to the floor and stayed there even when the release handle was pulled. He also said there was 0% effectiveness measured at the parking brake. I never use...

Hey i just Replaced the seat belt retainer after it broke (would not retain at all) and on the cluster saying srs restraint system service and srs was on after the replacement i have a new message on the cluster saying restraint system defective visit workshop and with the srs light still on...

hi all this is my first post on here as ive just joined, im after some advise my car just failed MOT saying front offside rear suspension arm has excessive play in ball joint. am i right in saying this is part 65 on this picture???

:thumb: Just the one advisory. Nearside steering system has slight play detected at the steering wheel. So thats a 1994, 202K miles 124 ready for another 13 months. There is just something about these noble beasts of burden that do it for me:D

I folks, first post here and hope to get some help. I have a SLK 200k 2007 It has just failed the mot, i have very sooty exhaust pipes, the garage has said it requires a new intake manifold air control actuator bank 2 supply voltage low? He says these are around £750 +. Anyone have any views...

Hi all, I have the dreaded SDC reset light on. Does anyone if the local mercedes dealer resets it for free? I have heard of some that do! Even though the brakes work fine with the warning light on will it pass an MOT? I assume it is test centre dependent. Thanks Greg.

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Has anyone else seen this? Basically, while your car is on the ramp they email a video of any defects, however minor. (in my case, some slight damage to the inside tyre wall). Quite impressed to be honest, something I wasn't expecting.

Hello all I have a 53 plate c200 cdi avantgard SE estate ...... With the big brakes etc. Just had the mot and it failed on ....... Near side rear anti roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Same for off side. Tried the usual suspects like euro car parts etc...

Not ebay but Retrorides. Looks like tin worm has got the better of it but might be a good parts source for someone, even if just engine & box. http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/168980/1996-mercedes-e36-saloon-southampton

Anyone know a friendly MoT centre in Herts/Beds? Feel free to message me if preferred. Also looking for a decent specialist in the area whi won't charge the earth to take care of my W124. Any ideas? Thanks.

Been on since I had to jump-start the car which I understand can happen on the merc. (BTW - its a 2001 A160). Bought an OBD reader off ebay and there was a fault code. Managed to clear this. Trouble is today its back - first time I used the car. Couple of questions:- 1. Is Check engine...

Hi all I was just checking the MOT certificate for our w163. Offside & nearside outer front anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated Play in steering rack inner joints What parts will I need to put these items right and are either of these items potentially serious. Need to plan ahead for the...

Hi my car failed on smoke test 2008 S320 diesel, Smoke was 5.340/m Limit is 3.00/m I recently replaced a cracked inter cooler hose so hopefully this was contributing to the problem, but is there anything else I can do to reduce smoking? Car was nice and warm for test? Thanks C

Hi, My car recently failed nct which is equivalent to MOT in uk. It failed on imbalance between the rear suspension shocks, Car is 2008 Mercedes S320 on air suspension, Sometimes when I go over bumps the shock that failed bottoms out and hits the arch slightly, so there is an imbalance...