How to NOT get ripped off on fixing your Mercedes-Benz CL500....

I take the CL500 for it's unregistered vehicle inspection this week the results of which hang in the balance. The mechanic I take the C215 Mercedes-Benz to get its certificate is not a specialist on Mercedes-Benz cars let alone on the complex C215.
Find out if my CL500 passes or fails its registration inspection and why taking your Mercedes-Benz to just any mechanic could cost you thousands more, especially if you have a vehicle with ABC.
ABC stands for "Active Body Control" and is a type of hydraulic suspension system developed by Mercedes-Benz for its vehicles. The ABC suspension system is an active, hydraulic, and fully adaptive suspension system that continuously adjusts the ride height and damping of each individual wheel to provide maximum stability and comfort. The system uses hydraulic actuators and sensors to monitor the road conditions and adjust the suspension accordingly.
One of the benefits of the ABC suspension system is that it provides a smooth and stable ride, even on rough roads. It also helps to improve handling and maintain the vehicle's balance, even in sharp turns. Additionally, the ABC suspension system has the ability to lower the ride height of the vehicle at high speeds to improve aerodynamics and stability.
The ABC suspension system is considered a premium feature and is usually found in high-end Mercedes-Benz vehicles. It is known for its advanced technology and for providing a comfortable and refined ride, even in challenging driving conditions.

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That humming moaning sound at 1500 rpm is your abc accumulators indicating imminent failure. Change them all if you have not. Thats one of the ways to avoid a dizaztuh

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Good luck!Almost every Mercedes I have owned,failed the inspection the first time..After I got things right and took care of them,they passed with flying colours every

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when the time comes to replace your struts use Arnott remanufactured struts to save some money. Also keep an eye on your accumulators. If the ABC warning flashes when you hit a dip, this means your accumulators have failed and the system will over-pressure and start blowing things out. Use Corteco accumulators to save a few hundred bucks. All these components should be replaced every 10 years