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Mercedes A-Class driveshaft issue

My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake calliper failed, so the front brakes had to be replaced. There isn't a driveshaft available in Europe to repair it, and until I place an order which then cannot be cancelled, I will not be given an ETA for delivery of the part. I am inclined to get shot of it rather than repair, is this a good idea or not?

Asked on 11 July 2015 by SD merc

Answered by Honest John
This situation is sufficiently ridiculous for me to take it up with Mercedes Benz. Please can you give me your permission to do so, plus your full name and address and the registration and full details of the car. Also, who replaced the brake calliper? If it was not an MB dealer then it's possible that something they did disturbed the hub and driveshaft and led to the failure.
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