To qualify for Pre-Owned Certification, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle must meet stringent criteria and pass a rigorous inspection.
To begin the inspection, a mileage/history verification is performed and owner's manuals and spare keys are assembled.
11-Point General Inspection
- Identifiable Structural Damage 7. All spare keys including wheel locks if installed OEM
- Mileage and History verification 8. Factory Window verification
- Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Verification 9. Roadside Assistance
- Verify all recall and campaigns have been performed Current 10. Program labels MBCPO inspection label affixed to B-Pillar
- Maintenance and Warranty Booklet 11. Perform testing for Diagnostic codes
- Current Owners manual
Engine Compartment and Pre-Road Test Checks
Mercedes-Benz engines undergo all oil and fluid inspections to ensure unmatched performance. Engine, transmission, and rear-axle oil, brake, clutch, and level-control fluid, among others are carefully examined.
13-Point Engine Compartment & Pre-Road Test Checks
- Engine oil quality and level checks 8. Brake Fluid & Clutch Fluid check
- Transmission oil check 9. Windshield Washer Fluid check
- Rear Axle Oil check 10. Level Control Oil, ADS
- Transfer Case Oil Check 11. Battery Condition and check
- Front Axle Oil check 12. Verify functionality of any moving linkages
- Antifreeze protection check 13. AdBlue level check
- Power Steering Fluid check
Engine Component & System Condition check
We perform a thorough condition check verification of your engine from filters and plugs to engine mounts and V-belts.
16-Point Engine Component Inspection
- Emission control System checks 9. Boost Pressure Check
- Fuel Filter check 10. Air cleaner / Filter check per maintenance schedule
- Spark Plug check 11. V-Belt and Poly V-Belt check
- Dynamic compression test (over 60,000 miles) 12. Engine Mount check
- Fuel Injection System 13. Heating and Ventilation Dust filter per maintenance schedule
- Ignition System check 14. Active Charcoal Filter / Pre-Filter per maintenance schedule
- Pre-Glow system check 15. Recirculation Air Filter per maintenance schedule
- Vacuum pump check 16. A/C Refrigerant Charge per maintenance schedule
Electrical Systems and Function Test
Everything on the vehicle that takes a charge, from the headlamps, fuses, and radio to the heated seats, front seat-belt presenters, and rear-window sunshade, gets checked and approved.
32-Point Electrical System Inspection
- Fuses condition and proper rating
- MIL check
- Instrument Cluster check
- Exterior rear view mirror check
- Exterior mirror fold-back operation
- Interior rear view mirror check
- Automatic dimming rear view mirror
- Radio and speaker function check
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System check CD
- Changer and DVD rear entertainment system check (if applicable)
- Cell phone and BlueTooth check (if applicable)
- Cigarette Lighters
- Voice Control Systems (if applicable)
- mBrace functionality and software check
- Switches check
- Steering Column adjustment and memory
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- Heated / Ventilated Seats
- Front Seat Belt Extenders (coupe and Cabriolet)
- Front seat backrest latch/ Release (Coupe and Cabriolet)
- Front seat backrest latch/ Release Chime / Warning Lamp (Coupe and Cabriolet)
- Rear Window Defroster check
- Rear Head Restraint Retraction
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Horn
- Headlamp Low / High Beam & All exterior lights
- Rear Seat Back rest latch / Warning Lamp
- Panorama Roof Function and Rollo Shades I
- nterior and Entry Lighting
- Windshield Wiper / Washer systems
- Air-Scarf Functionality
- Rain-Sensor Functionality
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Undercarriage / Drive Train
We get right underneath the vehicle to scrutinize the steering, suspensions, brakes, wheels, tires, and driveshaft.
17-Point Undercarriage & Drivetrain Inspection - Drive Shaft Flex discs, couplings and Center Support Bridge
- Exhaust System /Connections / Supports
- Parking Brake and Cables
- Brake Lines
- Tire Wear including spare
- Wheel inspection
- Wheel bolt torque
- Wheel alignment check and adjust if necessary
- Brake Rotors and Pads check
| - Shock Absorbers / Damper struts
- Suspension Inspection
- Self-Leveling Suspension inspection
- Front / Rear Axel Rubber Mounts / Bushings
- Check Steering Play
- Tighten Steering Gear Bolts for 463 vehicle
- Front Axle Ball joints
- Steering Shock for 463 vehicle
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Chassis / Body
From body structure to glass, lamp frames, lenses, seat belts, and vanity mirrors, nothing is left out.
26-Point Chassis & Body Inspection
- Body Structure Inspection
- Glass, Lamp Frames and Lenses
- Central Locking System Function
- Mechanical Locking at all points
- Alarm System Function
- Power Window Operations from all points
- One touch and convenience Closing
- Interior Trim, Inspect Dash, Door Panels, Seat Covers, etc
- First Aid Kit - Inspect and Replace if inner seal is broken, check expiration date
- Multi-Contour seats
- Seat Belt Operation and Condition
- Front Seat Belt Height adjustment
- Front Seat Center Armrest and hinges
| - Front Sun Visors / Vanity Mirrors, Rear Vanity Mirrors (if equipped)
- Roll Bar / Pop Up Headrest
- Parktronic (if available)
- Soft top and Seats, condition and operation
- Aircap - Check operation and proper movement according to vehicle specs
- Door / Trunk Lid Closing Assist
- Trunk Release
- ailgate ClosingAssist
- Rear Facing Third Seat (Station Wagon)
- Door / Trunk / Tailgate Seals, Inspect Drains
- Sliding Roof function Drains and Headliner
- Inspect Glass Roof for Scratches / Corrective action
- Instruments
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Road Test The road test is conducted firsthand from the driver's seat: instruments, vibration and noise, shift lock operations, and more are all checked.
14-Point Road Test
- Inspection Instruments
- Speedometer / Odometer / Tripmeter
- Steering / Vehicle handling / Centered Steering Wheel
- Braking System Performance / Parking Brake Operation
- Automatic Climate Control Function, Regulation, Display, Odors
- Cruise Control Function
- Verify Navigation Function
| - Verify Distronic Function
- Engine Performance
- Excessive Exhaust Smoke (Diesel)
- Vibration and Noise (Drivetrain / Wheels)
- Transmission Shifting (upshift / downshift, Kickdown)
- Shift-Lock Operation
- Wind Noise
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Post-Road Test
After our test drive, we check for leaks, verify the proper fluid levels, and complete the inspection of the climate control begun during road testing.
3-Point Post-Road
- Test Fluid Leaks - Visible Inspection
- Automatic Climate Control
- All Fluid Levels (under hood)
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Appearance
A Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is a clean-skinned beauty, as free as dings, dents, rips, scratches, and scuffs as we can make it, with high quality fit and finish, inside and out.
32-Point Appearance Inspection
- Engine wash
- Trunk Mats
- Paint
- Spare Tire, Tools & Jack, Check Tirefit sealant expiration date
- Moisture and Odor
- Vacuum and Shampoo Floor Mats
- Carpet
- Upholstery
- Headliner, Door Panels
- Buttons Knobs and Vents, Instrument Panel
- Glass and Mirrors
- Wood and / or Chrome Trim
- Vacuum and Shampoo
- Screws
- Ashtrays
- De-grease Door Jambs, Hinges, Kickpanels and Visors
| - Moisture and Odor
- Dings, Dents and Scratches
- Examine Paint
- Examine and Clean Chrome
- Glass and Mirror Housing
- Grill
- Lamp Lenses
- Badges
- Trim and Moldings
- Wipers
- Bumpers
- Door Edges, Frames
- Wash and Wax
- Scuffs and Scratches
- Cuts and Gouges
- Wash and Polish
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