Mercedes-Benz Archives - Desert Car Care Of Cave Creek

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Mileage
56,695
Service Date
2/27/2025
Services Performed
Complete vehicle inspection and advisement regarding current maintenance & servicesrepairs that may be required. Prescan modules -reset service for next interval
Alignment inspection
Brake system inspection ( brake linings, hardware & fluid )
All system fluids inspection ( in some occasions fluid is not accessible and we will advise regarding maintenance requirements and current mileage and vehicle history)
Alignment evaluation to ensure geometry of suspension is to specification and not slowly wearing tires prematurely.
Complete vehicle evaluation for services and repairs that may be duerequired at this time. Replace aged engine oil and oil filter. Reset oil life monitoring system.
EVACUATED A/C SYSTEM, RECOVERED 2.12LBS, SYSTEM CAPACITY IS 2.31LBS. RECHARGED SYSTEM, STILL BLOWING WARM. TESTED OPERATION OF A/C COMPRESSOR, NO CHANGE IN COOLING OUTPUT WHEN DUTY CYCLE IS CHANGED VIA SCAN TOOL. TESTED POWER/GROUND TO COMPRESSOR, PRESENT. COMPRESSOR SOLENOID HAS FAILED.
Replace ac drier
A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – 4Matic,Base –
MARY C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/4/2025
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63
Mileage
38,109
Service Date
2/26/2025
Services Performed
INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR
TIME/DATE FUNCTION TO SET ANALOG CLOCK WAS NOT ENABLED IN INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU DUE TO ANDROID BASED AFTER MARKET STEREO BEING INSTALLED. TIME/DATE FUNCTION PASSES THROUGH FACTORY HEAD UNIT, DOES NOT WITH NEW HEAD UNIT. USING SCAN TOOL, GAINED ACCESS TO BODY CONTROL MODULE, RECODED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ENABLED TIME/DATE FUNCTION IN CLUSTER. TIME IS NOW CORRECTLY SET AND CAN BE ADJUSTED THROUGH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.
JOHN A. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/28/2025
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL600
Mileage
92,011
Service Date
2/19/2025
Services Performed
After several attempts to lube ( noise very faint ) we could not reproduce a noise -we recommend a convertible shop to source a potential misaligned hinge and over all second opinion on top mechanical function and fitment
Dropping off late the 27th or early the 28th prior to going on vacation. ABC malfunction/stop car light on with no symptoms. Convertible top making grinding noises originating from passenger side.
Engine oil slightly low we topped off approx 1/3 of a quart -warning display off at this time
ABC Suspension FLUID LOW -INSPECT AND ADVISE
Dan S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/21/2025
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550
Mileage
109,991
Service Date
2/10/2025
Services Performed
ASSESSED FRONT AIR STRUTS DEFECTIVE AND INOPERATIVE.
INSPECTED LEAKS FROM FRONT AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STRUTS AS WELL AS ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE OIL SEPARATOR COVERS & OIL FILTER HOUSING ( REPLACE DEFECTIVE BREATHER HOSES AS WELL)
SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace Defective Front Air Strut Assembly – Both, with active body control
Based on the initial measurements and the manufacturer's specifications, the technician makes adjustments to the angles of the wheels. This may involve loosening and tightening suspension components, such tie rods to bring the wheels into alignment
OIL FILTER HOUSING & GASKET – Remove & Replace (LEAKING OIL )
Replace leaking engine oil seperators BOTH (LEAKING OIL FROM BACKSIDE OF CYLINDER HEADS)
OIL SEPARATOR – Remove & Replace – Centrifuge
OIL SEPARATOR – Remove & Replace – Separator
RALPHY C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/14/2025
2020 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mileage
21,202
Service Date
2/5/2025
Services Performed
TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMED VEHICLE TO CLIENTS PHONE AND SPENT TIME EDUCATING ON USE.
ED R. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/9/2025
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400
Mileage
59,330
Service Date
1/16/2025
Services Performed
PERFORMED SYSTEM SCAN, FOUND P0442 AND P0456. TESTED OPERATION OF PURGE SOLENOID AND VENT SOLENOID, BOTH RESPOND TO SCAN TOOL. WILL NEED TO SMOKE TEST TO ISOLATE SOURCE OF LEAK.
A SMOKE TEST is a procedure that uses a smoke machine to check for leaks in the vehicle's vacuum and exhaust systems.
A vent control solenoid is a small electrical component that controls the flow of air into the charcoal canister within the car's evaporative emissions system (EVAP), allowing for the release of fuel vapors when necessary and ensuring proper system pressure regulation
REPLACED LEAKING PURGE SOLENOID AND RETESTED. NO LEAKS FOUND AT THIS TIME AND NO CODES RETURNED.
NANCY M. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/17/2025
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Mileage
56,110
Service Date
1/9/2025
Services Performed
REPLACED FAILED BATTERY, RESET BMS AND RETESTED. BATTERY FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.
REPLACED WEAK AUXILIARY BATTERY. FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.
Tested defective auxiliary and main battery ( weak voltage and below minimum cranking amperage )
TESTING FOUND POOR CONNECTIONS AT UNDER SEAT POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. TESTED ALL FUSES, CLEANED ALL CONNECTORS AND RESEATED. PERFORMED INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE AND RETESTED. WINDOWS, SEATS DOOR LOCKS AND MIRRORS ALL FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.
Tested weak AUX AND MAIN battery -replace and further retest. Technician thereafter identified seat voltage concerns still present -will need to pull seat and isolate circuit further for faults
MARY C. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/17/2025
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250
Mileage
214,081
Service Date
1/7/2025
Services Performed
Brake system inspection ( brake linings, hardware & fluid )
All system fluids inspection ( in some occasions fluid is not accessible and we will advise regarding maintenance requirements and current mileage and vehicle history)
Complete vehicle evaluation for services and repairs that may be duerequired at this time. Replace aged engine oil and oil filter. Reset oil life monitoring system.
STANLEY F. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/15/2025
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG
Mileage
35,901
Service Date
12/5/2024
Services Performed
Complete vehicle inspection and advisement regarding current maintenance & servicesrepairs that may be required. Prescan modules -reset service for next interval
Complete vehicle evaluation for services and repairs that may be duerequired at this time. Replace aged engine oil and oil filter. Reset oil life monitoring system.
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Main – [Includes: Test.]
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Auxiliary – [Includes: Test.]
This involves removing dirt, rust, and sludge from your cooling system, as well as inspecting various parts for symptoms of decline by exchanging aged old coolant with new while administering a two part cleaner to remove scaling.
JANET B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/6/2024
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450
Mileage
84,618
Service Date
11/22/2024
Services Performed
REPAIRED BOTH CIRCUITS ( CAN BUS AND EPS CIRCUIT) , LAYERED RODENT DETERRENT TAPE, CONVOLUTED TUBING AND MULTIPLE LAYERS OF ELECTRICAL TAPE TO ADD AS MUCH PROTECTION AS POSSIBLE. RETESTED SYSTEM AFTER WIRING REPAIRS, STEERING FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AND NO CODES RETURNED AT THIS TIME.
TESTING FOUND CAN BUS WIRES AND EPS TORQUE SENSOR WIRES CHEWED BY A RABBIT AND CAUSING CURRENT STEERING CONTROL MALFUNCTION
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Trunk – [Includes: Test & Programming)
SCOTT V. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/6/2024

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