First post here so a big hello!
I have a 2001 C220 CDI Classic Auto Estate and the MOT inspection revealed 'excessive play' in the steering rack so I took it along to my dealer and they've diagnosed it needs replacing at a cost of £2070
I'm not sure how this has arisen as my wife and I drive the vehicle very carefully and do not take it off-road/racing or anything else unual.
I'd welcome any comments or your experiences of similar problems as I don't think it normal for a steering rack to need replacing so soon into a vehicles lifespan and would ideally like MBUK to pay for some/all of the repair (but it's out of warranty, of course)
Also, we live in the North East so if you know of any independent Merc garages I'd be grateful of any recommendations as I'm sure their labour rates will be significantly less than my main dealers...
Thanks in advance
Nigel
I have a 2001 C220 CDI Classic Auto Estate and the MOT inspection revealed 'excessive play' in the steering rack so I took it along to my dealer and they've diagnosed it needs replacing at a cost of £2070
I'm not sure how this has arisen as my wife and I drive the vehicle very carefully and do not take it off-road/racing or anything else unual.
I'd welcome any comments or your experiences of similar problems as I don't think it normal for a steering rack to need replacing so soon into a vehicles lifespan and would ideally like MBUK to pay for some/all of the repair (but it's out of warranty, of course)
Also, we live in the North East so if you know of any independent Merc garages I'd be grateful of any recommendations as I'm sure their labour rates will be significantly less than my main dealers...
Thanks in advance
Nigel