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CTEK seems to be the preferred charger on the forum.

ok,thanks all 😁

I just acquired an ML 350 a few weeks ago, which had only a few weeks left on its MOT. Upon inspection, it seemed to me that it would easily pass the MOT without any issues. Regrettably, the statement is incorrect. Seeking guidance with the rear spring failure in my vehicle. I’ve just looked under the back of vehicle and visually they appear good to me….yes there is a fair deal of surface rust, but can you fail a mot on rusted springs? The coil spring has experienced a fracture or breakage according to section 5.3.1.(b) i. Dealers ask £300 for a set of springs. The cost of labour is £180 per hour. The price of x4 is really high. Independent are quoted £465 to install 2 genuine merc rear springs…Although not too irrational, it does make sense to some extent. Labour £70 ph…..If they are able to do the task in half the duration of the dealer, which is twice as fast, will I get authentic springs?I remain unconvinced. Secondly is a problem with the front bearing - failure for excessive play 5.1.3.(a) Everywhere I search, whether it is on forums or online platforms, I come across a method for tightening the bearing in order to minimise any looseness or play. Does the ML 350 4matic truly have this feature? The price for replacing the front wheel bearing is £304, whereas the cost of the bearing alone is £78.80. Therefore, I presume they anticipate the labour to last around three hours. Now strangely after dealing with the dealers they have given me a quote of £226.20 - which is the bearing with a new hub (it says the tech guy that both are necessary for the work in the handbook) so now wondering why the independent didn’t include the hub? Only the bearing...which I am uncertain whether it is the cause of the issue - particularly if I can slightly tighten it to successfully pass the MOT. In addition to the fact that changing rear springs can be accomplished at home with no difficulty, resulting in some cost savings, if the independent mechanic is installing authentic Mercedes springs for £300, I have no reason to complain about the two hours of effort required to fit them.The amount is £465. Regrettably, the same cannot be said for the bearing. It is not a task that can be readily accomplished inside the confines of one's house. One may find springs for sale on autodoc and Ebay at a discounted price compared to authentic Mercedes ones.Is the authentic product superior in quality? Is it necessary to do the hub installation simultaneously with the bearing? Cheers

I have seen this phenomenon on several occasions with older diesel engines. I am acquainted with another individual who has a 220 CDI CLK vehicle, which exhibits the same issue.

I intended to attempt, but I was hoping to get input from someone else who may have had a same problem. 😩 Thank you for your expertise. 👍

I find it peculiar that these events have transpired subsequent to the system update on the factory recall. I really doubt that this is a mere coincidence.

The code for this problem was C0242.

Within the span of seven days after the recall, I had many instances of the engine management system displaying a warning, without any subsequent decrease in speed. However, on the eighth day, the engine management warning reappeared and caused a reduction in speed. After driving a short distance, I parked the car for 5-10 minutes. The reduced speed warning disappeared, but the engine management light remained. The car drove without any issues to my friend's place, where he connected his computer to the car. The computer indicated a malfunction in the Powertrain Control Module related to the Traction Control. This error message cannot be cleared, but the engine management light has turned off and the car drives normally.

Has anybody experienced any complications with the latest recall, specifically pertaining to a software update for the braking system, on the Insignia models from 2017 and onwards?

Seems reasonable. This is not my K7!