Question 1

What does an exhaust silencer do?

Accepted Answer

A car’s exhaust system is made up of several parts that channel gases from the engine’s cylinders back into the atmosphere.
The exhaust silencer is the final section, and its job is to reduce the amount of noise created by the engine gases being forced through the exhaust pipe.

Question 2

How often should an exhaust silencer need replacing?

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Your exhaust silencer’s lifespan is dependent on a range of outside factors—the main ones being the weather and driving conditions. Modern exhausts made from chrome or stainless steel are designed to last for the life of the car, whereas a high-quality non-stainless steel exhaust should last for around 5 years.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

A hole in your exhaust will only fail an MOT if it is responsible for a major leak or it causes the car to fail its emissions test.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your exhaust silencer?

Accepted Answer

Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will inspect your exhaust.
If the exhaust silencer is damaged, cracked or rusted, it will be replaced, and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated problems arising from its malfunction.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced, for example, the exhaust gaskets, for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the exhaust silencer has been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure its correct operation and make any adjustments required for its best performance.

Question 5

What causes an exhaust silencer to stop working correctly?

Accepted Answer

Because of their location, being mounted underneath the car, **exhaust pipes **are highly prone to damage, corrosion and wear. The weather plays a significant part in the corrosion and deterioration of the different exhaust pipe sections; rust being a major player in the appearance of holes throughout the system.Damage to exhausts can be caused by raised road elements or extrusions from the road, such as curbs or speed bumps. Damage can also occur by driving too fast over the brow of a hill or through a dip where the suspension might bottom out and cause contact between the underside of the vehicle and the road surface.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning exhaust silencer

Accepted Answer

If your exhaust makes more noise or is louder than normal, your exhaust silencer is probably damaged or improperly attached. A common sound of ‘blowing out’ is where holes have developed in the silencer.

Question 7

A noisy exhaust

Accepted Answer

If you can see holes developing in your exhaust, through damage or deterioration, it’s time to get a new exhaust silencer.

Question 8

There are holes in the exhaust

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A damaged exhaust pipe can affect your vehicle’s performance, and in some circumstances develop a vibration that wouldn’t occur under normal operation.

Question 9

Excessive vibration and lack of performance

Accepted Answer

The exhaust is responsible for vehicle emissions, so if you fail a test, on inspection or at MOT, then you need to replace the malfunctioning component immediately.

Question 10

Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz is a German global car manufacturer and a division of Daimler AG. They were established over 100 years ago in 1926 and have grown to be the biggest selling premium vehicle brand in the world.

Question 11

How popular is Mercedes in the United Kingdom?

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The number of Mercedes cars on the road in the UK continues to rise, reaching 1.9million by the final quarter of 2018. There are almost 5 times as many Mercedes cars on the road as there were in 1995, showing just how popular this marque has grown to be.Helping these powerful statistics on their way, the Mercedes A-Class was announced as the 8th best selling car in the UK in 2018. The premium family hatchback is vying for position against the ever-popular VW Golf—the current leader in this class.

Question 12

Premium executive models of every shape and size

Accepted Answer

Mercedes deliver hatchbacks, saloons, estates and coupés at every size from their A- to E-Class ranges, as well as executive SUVs, the V-Class MPV, and of course, a more than desirable selection of convertibles and roadsters.With prices rising to well over £100k, Mercedes cars are a great contender as the executive car of choice.

Question 13

Mercedes-Benz: Giants of Formula One

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Mercedes has always been a keen player within the F1 championship, taking their first 2 titles back in 1954 and 1955. Through the 1990s they joined forces with McLaren as an engine provider and part owner, bringing titles for both Mika Häkkinen and Lewis Hamilton and a constructors championship in 1988.Their current and outright domination of the sport began in 2014, as a team in their own right, it has featured 5 straight constructors titles, with Lewis Hamilton taking 4 world championships and Nico Rosberg taking the other in 2016.

Question 14

Mercedes’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Mercedes ranked 26th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018 with an efficiency rating of 88%. You could be forgiven for expecting German efficiency to rank higher through the marques, however, most of the top 10 places were occupied by Japanese and Asian manufacturers.

Question 15

Recent Mercedes recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Mercedes models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 16

25/05/2019 – Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Mercedes-Benz CLS (2017–2018)

Accepted Answer

The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may inadequate under low temperatures

Question 17

18/05/2019 – Mercedes-Benz x-Class (2017–2019)

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Defective operating manual can cause the roof load to be exceeded if a canopy is subsequently fitted

Question 18

18/05/2019 – Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)

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Missing cover on the sliding door of the stowage space

Question 19

12/05/2019 – Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)

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The rear door spoiler may not be secured enough due to an adhesive bond

Question 20

04/05/2019 – Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell (2017–2018)

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The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the stability program software may be defective

Question 21

19/04/2019 – Mercedes-Benz V-Class (2019)

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The passenger airbag cover on the instrument panel ins inadequate

Question 22

19/04/2019 – Mercedes-Benz X-Class (2017–2018)

Accepted Answer

The foot space lamp on the driver’s side can become detached

Question 23

13/04/2019 – Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo (2017–2018)

Accepted Answer

There is a possibility of red rust corrosion on metallic components of the roof frame reinforcementAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

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