inspection

I’m looking to purchase a 190e 2.5-16 and have seen a car in the North East. To ensure that I'm not on the wrong track with this one I intend getting the vehicle inspected and would appreciate any recommendations for a suitable garage/mechanic in the area. Thanks, Chris

I am going to view a 199v plate e320cdi, is there anything specifically i need to check. Are there common faults with these cars, obviously apart from the rust issues with these cars. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi All, I bought a new (new to me) car last week, just looking through the service manual and the pre inspection was done in Germany (the previous owner did point this out to me at the time of sale), does this make my car an import? A week after the car was inspected it was registered in the...

Just had the 60k major service (£200...very good!) and a long vehicle inspection (£50) at main dealer. I'd be grateful if an SL guru had a chance to look through the list below and point out any horrors. Not asking for you to contradict the dealer but nice for my background knowledge to know...

I am raging.... Had someone very interested in my SLK, we went on a 20mile test drive and everything. He said he isnt very knowledgeable about cars so can he get an AA car check, i agreed. The inspector turned up this morning, an hour late. His words to me were "you are missing a bolt on the...

Hi Guys, First Merc deal has fallen through but found one nice and close. Had a quick look tonight but going back for a more thorough look tomorrow, small amount of rust on rear arches (surface) and some more advanced rot in front arches (I'd call it moderate rather than severe.) Had a quick...

My sister is looking for a C-class coupe and has seen and test driven this one in Clapham, London: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS C220 CDI PANO ROOF LEATHER ALLOYS CD HEATED SEATS She said it all looks nice and drove fine but there was a lot of rust on the brake callipers. I'd be very grateful...

I had a bad car buying experience over the weekend, which I want to get off my chest. We've been looking for a 1-series hatchback :ban:and I rang a well known local(ish) independant BMW online showroom on Friday about a 1 year old, with very low miles. The call went ok, the salesman went out of...

just had a phone call from mercedes of bolton offering me a free inspection,they will come out to you,spend about 45 mins on the car and then give you a free written condition report,all free anybody else heard of this ?

After some months of test-drives, doubt, and prevarication I've found a SL500 I want to buy from a chap in Wokingham. I'd like to go and collect it this week. The current Mrs Speedwell is insistent on an inspection. Can anyone reccomend an inspection outfit. I'd be looking for them to do the...

I booked a vehicle inspection with DEKA as MB have, finally, had my car MOT'd. DEKA 'phoned today to inform me that MB Chelsea have refused to have my car inspected on their site, and, if DEKA took the car "off site" to inspect it, it would refuse re-entry to it.:dk: Have any other forum...

Afternoon All 2.5 years without an SL is enough. I've found a nice looking facelift SL500 but its in Edinburgh. If I buy it, it would be without viewing it in the flesh..... Can anyone recommend a local indy, or alternatively tell me whether I can trust the dealer up there to do a good...

Just offered to buy a W211 estate. Is there anyone i should use to inspect it as its out of warranty and done about nearly 100k miles. I'm going to put a warranty on it from Warranty direct but they will not cover any existing faults. Seems like the Mrs wins again and I'm back with the E...

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum so be nice. I'm going to be the proud new owner of a 2nd hand 2005 CLK 240 Elegance Convertible from a private seller. But before that, I thought it may be a good idea to get the car independently inspected for any problems, especially since my knowledge of...

Hi all Does anyone know who I could use to check a 210 over in Bolton :confused: The reason is I've left a Deposit on a 99v E300TD while the number plate transfer goes through, but they are continuing to use it, the car is 75 miles away (and the history wasn't great). So I thought it would...

Hi All, A friend has just paid a deposit on an immaculate C43 up near Liverpool - can anyone recommend somewhere for a good inspection service around the area? Looking back over the threads, I've found mention of these places: Mercedes Frenz in Liverpool MERCEDES CENTRE maghull...

I have tried two techniques to reset the service/inspection light and neither have worked, can anyone recommend another route? The car is an SL500 1998 (I understand the dash is the same as the S500) First method Switch ignition on & immediately press trip button Switch off ignition Press &...

Hi, Does anyone know what types of items are checked before a used benz is sold by an authorized dealer? More specifically, a benz i bought has an incorrect functioning AC, odd rust spot, plus other bits and pieces? Should these have been picked up and dealt with and are these likely to be...