What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Should it cost £500 to repair my Mercedes-Benz SLK's BAS fault?
My 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK has done 23,000 miles. The BAS warning light on the cluster came on after about half an hour's drive and then stays on (even after stopping and restarting). Next day, same thing. The Mercedes-Benz garage says it's unusual and needs two new pressure pads in the system, which costs£500! Does this sound reasonable?
Asked on 21 August 2010 by HetSLK
Answered by
Honest John
BAS or ABS? If ABS then yes, £500 could be reasonable for the repair. The car is after all six years old. The relatively low mileage has no bearing on anything.
Similar questions
The ESP light on my Audi A3 is permanently illuminated. From the fault code I believe it is the much-maligned problem with the ABS pump, which I was completely unaware of until I started doing some research....
The ABS and anti-traction control warning lights are illuminated. Will this cause performance problems?
The ABS warning light is on in my 2006 Peugeot 406. Will it fail the MoT?
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Georgeous jewel like looks reminiscent of a miniature McLaren SLR. Electric folding hard top. A much desired and aspired to car.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
