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Need input in this S500's dealer service history

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Old 03-07-2007, 12:01 PM
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Need input in this S500's dealer service history

What do you guys think? why so many alignments on this car?




09/05/2000 162 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
11/06/2000 2,935 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
05/04/2001 9,424 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
864-213-8000
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Engine/powertrain computer/module checked

06/08/2001 10,232 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
864-213-8000
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01/23/2002 15,141 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
864-213-8000
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Four wheel alignment performed
Four tires mounted and balanced

11/21/2002 22,135 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
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Four wheel alignment performed
Brake pads replaced
Battery/charging system checked

05/16/2003 26,156 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
864-213-8000
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Four wheel alignment performed

06/18/2003 26,588 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
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Front brake pads replaced
Battery/charging system checked

05/10/2004 34,280 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
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Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Parts ordered

10/25/2005 45,850 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
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Steering/suspension checked
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Brake pads replaced
Four wheel alignment performed
Four tires mounted and balanced

03/21/2006 48,439 Carlton Motorcars, Inc
Greenville, SC
864-213-8000
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Tire repaired
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Control arms maybe? Stay away from Carlton, they are probably the worst MB dealership other than Manhattan MB.
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I'm also looking at the number of times the brake pads were replaced...hard driving?
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I'm also looking at the number of times the brake pads were replaced...hard driving?
This, and also the first recorded oil/filter change at 45,850 miles?
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sounds like terrible car abuse or just very very irresposible ediots!!
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Sound like the dealer keeps fixing the wrong thing. Alignment problems need to be investigated to fix the cause. When ball joints and control arms are worn and you only replace one and not the other there is cause for trouble. It almost the same as replacing brake pads on the left side only. Welcome to the wonderful world of MB. No wonder GM shows interest.

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