Mercedes-Benz
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- Jan 15, 2016
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- S500
Hello all,
I've had a few Mercs in my past but I make a welcome return to the 3 pointed star from the blue and white aero roundels.
I've got myself a rather lovely, fully loaded S500 from 2006! The engine, gearbox are solid, as well as all the electrics, however the suspension seems a bit worse for wear
I've already replaced both the front lower control arms, but still there is a horrible squeeshy creeaky noise when going over bumps or dips in the road (Anti roll bar bushes?)
Also, over night, the rear will completely drop whereupon the arch covers the wheel. Sometimes it's just the passenger rear, sometimes it's both sides. Sometimes it's more on the left that the right. Upon starting the car, it'll quickly pump back up (within 6 seconds) however the ride isn't as great and I think is deteriorating. No warning lights as of yet.
Mercedes-Benz of Tamworth, MB Stratford-Upon-Avon and even MB of Aylesbury have all said star isn't reporting anything and that the compressor and valve block seem fine.
So.... do I get both struts replaced? and if so, can you recommend a good dealer/indie? Also what's with this Arnotts??
Lastly, what other suspension parts will likely need replacing now to make the car feel tight again (currently on 66k miles)
Forgot to mention that I'm needing to replace both rear callipers as it's very very creaky when I go to break, sounds like an old wreck.
Other than that, fantastic car.
Thanks so much in advance and it's good to be back
I've had a few Mercs in my past but I make a welcome return to the 3 pointed star from the blue and white aero roundels.
I've got myself a rather lovely, fully loaded S500 from 2006! The engine, gearbox are solid, as well as all the electrics, however the suspension seems a bit worse for wear
I've already replaced both the front lower control arms, but still there is a horrible squeeshy creeaky noise when going over bumps or dips in the road (Anti roll bar bushes?)
Also, over night, the rear will completely drop whereupon the arch covers the wheel. Sometimes it's just the passenger rear, sometimes it's both sides. Sometimes it's more on the left that the right. Upon starting the car, it'll quickly pump back up (within 6 seconds) however the ride isn't as great and I think is deteriorating. No warning lights as of yet.
Mercedes-Benz of Tamworth, MB Stratford-Upon-Avon and even MB of Aylesbury have all said star isn't reporting anything and that the compressor and valve block seem fine.
So.... do I get both struts replaced? and if so, can you recommend a good dealer/indie? Also what's with this Arnotts??
Lastly, what other suspension parts will likely need replacing now to make the car feel tight again (currently on 66k miles)
Forgot to mention that I'm needing to replace both rear callipers as it's very very creaky when I go to break, sounds like an old wreck.
Other than that, fantastic car.
Thanks so much in advance and it's good to be back