Please circle the codes as appropriate below:

NA= Not Applicable

The following is our Certification Inspection procedure. This procedure helps ensure that your Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle has been inspected and when required reconditioned to our exacting standards.



General
General
 
1No Identifiable Structural Damage Verification
2Mileage/History Verification and CARFAX report
3All Recall and/or other Campaigns Performed
4Current Maintenance and Warranty Booklet
5Current Owner's Manual
6All Spare Keys (Including Wheel Locks if Installed)
7NA Radio Theft Deterrent CODE Cards Present
8SRS Date Label. (Check Date - 15 year validity)
9Roadside Assistance Program Label Affixed
10Inspection Label Affixed
11NAFlash-up the newest software if available for all Telematics components
12Perform short test. Diagnose any stored DTC's & repair as necessary




General
Engine Compartment and Pre-Road Test Checks
 
13Engine Oil
14Transmission Oil
15Rear Axle Oil
16NATransfer Case and Front Axle Oils
17Engine Compartment/Antifreeze Protection
18Power Steering Fluid
19Brake Fluid & Clutch Fluid
20Windshield Washer Fluid(s)
21NALevel Control Oil, ADS, ASD, 4MATIC Fluid
22Battery Condition / Midtronics Test
23NAThrottle Linkages




General
Engine Component/System - Condition Check & Verification
 
24All Emission Control Systems in Place and Functional
25Fuel Filter and Pre-Filter
26Spark Plugs
27Perform Compression Test (Vehicles over 60,000 miles)
28NAFuel Injection System; Verify Lamda Reading (Gas)
29NAIgnition System; Including Routing of Ignition Wires (Gas) if applicable
30NAPre-Glow System Function - Visual (Diesel)
31NAInjection Pump Timing
32NAVacuum Pump; Leak Evidence of Oil in Vacuum Line (Diesel)
33Boost Pressure (Diesel)
34Air Cleaner/ Filter
35V-Belts Poly-V-Belt
36Engine Mounts
37NAHeating and Ventilation Dust Filter
38NAActive Charcoal Filter/Pre-Filter
39NARecirculating Air Filter
40A/C Refrigerant Charge System




General
Electrical Systems and Function Test
 
41Fuses (Condition/Proper Rating)
42MIL Check; Indicators in Instrument Cluster
43Dash Instruments, Clock, Illumination and Dimmer Control
44Exterior Rear View Mirrors
45NAExt. Mirror Fold Back
46NAInterior Rear View Mirror
47NAAutomatic Dimming Rear View Mirror Function
48Radio, (Satellite Radio, if any) and Stereo Speaker Function
49Cassette Player; Clean Tone Head CD Drive, Navi processor, CD Lens cleaner
50Automatic Antenna; Clean Mast
51NACD Changer / Player
52NACellular Telephone
53Cigarette Lighter(s)
54Rocker Switches; Function, Tactile Feel and LED/Illumination
55NASteering Column Adjustment and Memory
56NASeat Adjustments and Memory
57NACooled Seats
58NAHeated Seats/ Ventilated
59NAFront Seat Belt Extenders; Coupe and Cabriolet
60NAFront Seat Backrest Latch/Release; (Coupe and Cabriolet)
61NAFront Seat Backrest Latch/Release Chime/Warning Lamp; (Coupe and Cabriolet)
62NARear Window Defroster (Check Current Draw with DMM)
63NARear Head Restraint Retraction
64NARear Window Sunshade
65Horn (Including Fanfare)
66Headlamp Low/High Beam & all Exterior Lights
67NATeleAid (Listen for pre-recorded ATX msg)
68NAVoice Control System (Basic Functionality)
69NARear seat backrest latch/ Warning Lamp
70Panorama Roof Function and Rollo Shades
71Interior and Entry Lighting
72Windshield Wiper/Washer; System/Rear Window Wiper/Washer; Including Wiper inserts, Headlamp Cleaning System




General
Undercarriage/Drivetrain
 
73Drive Shaft Flex Discs, Couplings and Center Support Brg(s)
74Exhaust System/Connections/Supports
75Parking Brake and Cables
76Brake Lines
77Tire Wear (Including Spare); Depth=50% Above TWI
78Brake Rotors/Pads (Minimum of 50% Pad Material)
79Shock Absorber/Damper Struts
80Suspension Inspection
 NASelf-Leveling Suspension
81Front/Rear Axle Rubber Mounts/Bushings
82Steering Play
83Tighten Steering Gear Bolts
84Front Axle Ball Joints
85Steering Shock




General
Chassis/Body
 
86Body Structure Inspection
87Glass, Lamp Frames and Lenses
88Central Locking System Function Test (Interior/Exterior)
 Mechanical Locking with All Keys at All Points
 NAAlarm System Function
89Power Window Operation from All Points (Including Lock-out)
 NA One Touch & Convenience Closing
90Interior Trim; Inspect Dash, Door Panels, Seat Covers, Wood, etc.
91First Aid Kit
92NA Ortopedic Seats. (Function Check with Engine Running)
93Seat Belts Condition/Operation
94Front Seat Belt Height Adjustment
95NAFront Seat Center Armrest (and Hinge)
96Front Sun Visor/Vanity Mirror
 Operation/Illumination
97NARear Vanity Mirror
98NARoll Bar Pop-up Headrest
99NAParktronic (if available)
100NASoft Top & Seals; Condition/Operation
101NAHard Top, Remove/Install Top Wrenches; Seals
102NADoor/Trunk Lid Closing Assist
 NARemote Trunk Release
103NAStation Wagon Tailgate Closing Assist
104NARear Facing Third Seat (Station Wagon)
105Door/Trunk/Tailgate Seals; Inspect Drains
106Sliding Roof Function Drains and Headliner
 NAInspect Glass Roof for Scratches/Corrective Action




General
Road Test
 
107Instruments
108Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter
109Steering/Vehicle Handling/Centered Steering Wheel
110Braking System Performance, Parking Brake Operation
111Automatic Climate Control-Function/Regulation/Display
112Cruise Control Function (Set, Accel, Decel, Resume & Off)
113Navigation Function
114NADistronic-Function
115Engine Performance
 NAExcessive Exhaust Smoke (Diesel)
116Vibration and Noise (Drivetrain/Wheels)
117Transmission Shifting (Upshift/ Downshift Quality & Kickdown)
118Shift Lock Operation
119Wind Noise




General
Post-Road Test Inspection
 
120Fluid Leaks Visible Inspection
121Automatic Climate Control - Residual Heating
122All Fluid Levels (Underhood)