MOT time

[RgrWynne]

I can't believe that yet again passed the above no advisories !

i bought my beautiful white  LS 2 years ago with 59000 miles. Gave her a full service with a good independent I know,  and changed cam belt , water pump etc , plus changed all the fluids. Since then I  have done 19000 miles and have spent on a new Battery and front wheel bearing, plus of course annual service.  I was fully expecting brakes or  discs, but no I am told they are fine, and I am looked at as if I am stupid when I almost question...... Did she pass ok.?

She continues to drive like a dream, but when she is serviced next month I am going to take the sound advice from on here and get the rad changed. Apart from that just normal service items and VERY happy motoring.

Cheers,

Roger

[royoftherovers]

Good news indeed Roger.

It is always pleasing to me to learn that Members are more than satisfied with their vehicles.

I also belong to a Mercedes Forum or two and it is they who have problems, who write in . Satisfied members are as rare as a PRESTON GUILD ! 

 

Regards

 

John

[The-Acre]

Great news, and I had the same just two weeks ago, no advisories.

[Bluesman]

Well done but please dont tell everyone as they will all want one. Happy Motoring.

[RgrWynne]

I think 2 responses on here are very true. Mercedes, whilst good cars are not remotely in the same league as the older Lexus. The independent that I use is a Merc specialist, and the LS shares many similarities with the S Class. I know that whilst he is a Merc fan, and trained on Mercs, he has glowing admiration for Lexus, which shows itself when I express amazement that nothing mechanically needs attention. His attitude is "it is a Lexus , what do you expect" My brother has a big Merc, and whilst they are fine solid cars, they do require  big and expensive servicing in order to keep them roadworthy.

I think the reason "not everybody wants a Lexus " is probably doubt that they are as reliable as they truly are.

[Titch LS]

I recently had to pull over onto the hard shoulder of the M1 due to a flat rear tyre. Whilst I was there a police patrol turned up in a marked Volvo estate and enquired what was wrong. One of the officers expressed his surprise to see a Lexus on the hard shoulder. After explaining the situation to him he said " I thought it was strange,--- Lexus don't  breakdown."  A ringing endorsement if there ever was one.

[runsgrateasanut]

ITS GOOD NEWS WEEK (though some may not concur with that sentiment!)

Passed the MOT this morning with only Advisory, Rusty rear springs and slight oil leak.

Had new springs sat in house for more than a year and leak most probably from power steering though changed the rubber washer below the Reservoir.

Oil change tomorrow will ask Indy to check if leaking from elsewhere.

[Bluesman]

52 minutes ago, runsgrateasanut said:

ITS GOOD NEWS WEEK (though some may not concur with that sentiment!)

Passed the MOT this morning with only Advisory, Rusty rear springs and slight oil leak.

Had new springs sat in house for more than a year and leak most probably from power steering though changed the rubber washer below the Reservoir.

Oil change tomorrow will ask Indy to check if leaking from elsewhere.

There you go leaving the EU had no effect on it what so ever. Happy motoring.

[mikeyv]

5 hours ago, runsgrateasanut said:

ITS GOOD NEWS WEEK (though some may not concur with that sentiment!)

Passed the MOT this morning with only Advisory, Rusty rear springs and slight oil leak.

Had new springs sat in house for more than a year and leak most probably from power steering though changed the rubber washer below the Reservoir.

Oil change tomorrow will ask Indy to check if leaking from elsewhere.

Good news indeed, get your mechanic to point the oil leak at the rusty springs!! (more likely just another tester who feels he has to put something down).

[RgrWynne]

Brilliant , well done, another one through,

rgds.

Roger