SLK 200k mot fail on emission test

[yorkiechef]

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 about this, is it a common fault? Thanks. Yorkie

 

[ChrisA]

Take a trip down to MSL Birmingham......they'll definitely be able to sort it out, and MOT it

 

[yorkiechef]

Would anyone by chance know if these can be sourced second hand and where I could get one, I don't even know what they look like, is it an electronic gadget, it just seems like a lot of money for an electronic sensor. A part number would be very useful. Many thanks. Yorkie

 

[Ted]

Try an Italian tune up before spending any dosh.

 

[IanA2]

Try an Italian tune up before spending any dosh.

Yup....I always Italian tune my old buses before MoT's. Never had an emission fail.

 

[yorkiechef]

I have to ask, what is an Italian tune up, is it like a British wind up?

 

[IanA2]

I have to ask, what is an Italian tune up, is it like a British wind up?

No wind up....it's making sure the engine's had a good blow out and is nice and hot when it gets tested.

Just drive like enthusiastic Carabinieri for a few miles

 

[yorkiechef]

Thanks, I tried that, didn't work, the max limit for the co emission is 0.30%, I have 2.64% at idle and 2.8% at fast idle.

 

[logman]

mot

Take a trip down to MSL Birmingham......they'll definitely be able to sort it out, and MOT it

Get it on star results to MSL

 

[Auto-mobile]

Injector cleaner - motorway thrash - another test centre = pass

 

[logman]

mot

Injector cleaner - motorway thrash - another test centre = pass

You need to find out why you have high readings more than burn up on motorway will cure try star first or MSL

 

[yorkiechef]

Can you please explain star first and MSL, I am prepared to get help to resolve this problem, just not sure what you are suggesting, are these tune up experts on diagnostic gurus? Thanks again

 

[AndyPCD]

Star is the Mercedes diagnostics machine.

MSL are a local indy based in Birmingham. Acid is the guy who owns it. He is sponsor on this forum. Go to acid and you wont be disappointed.

 

[Howard]

Hi Yorkie

Where are you based ?

If you aren't nearby Birmingham , like a good deal of the population isn't , then maybe we can recommend another Indy other than MSL. There are others out there amazingly !

H

 

[yorkiechef]

Hi Yorkie

Where are you based ?

If you aren't nearby Birmingham , like a good deal of the population isn't , then maybe we can recommend another Indy other than MSL. There are others out there amazingly !

H

Hi Howard, I'm in York. I would be grateful for a more local guru, the mot runs out on the 11th.

 

[Auto-mobile]

Hi Howard, I'm in York. I would be grateful for a more local guru, the mot runs out on the 11th.

If you failed your mot there remainder of your original mot is quashed.

 

[IanA2]

If you failed your mot there remainder of your original mot is quashed.

Is that the case? I always thought it was valid until it expired.

ETA: Quick google turns this up: "..A VOSA spokesperson confirms: "Should you present your vehicle early and the vehicle fails the test, your original certificate still remains valid until its expiry date."

See: http://www.confused.com/car-insurance/blogs/can-you-drive-your-car-if-it-has-failed-mot

However, if you get a tug from Plod, you can be prosecuted if the reason for the failure has not been corrected.

Which would be the case anyway.

 

[ChrisA]

Hi Howard, I'm in York.

York?

See Howard.............close to Birmingham

 

[IanA2]

Hi Howard, I'm in York. I would be grateful for a more local guru, the mot runs out on the 11th.

This chap has a few recommendations on this board.

RH Auto Services - York Mercedes servicing and repairs - Homepage

 

[DSM10000]

If you failed your mot there remainder of your original mot is quashed.

That is untrue, The MOT ,as initially issued is still valid until the expiry date.