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What's clonking at the front of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
I have an 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180CDi which has done 40,000 miles. The offside front suspension clatters over bumps and makes a single 'clonk' when first setting off. The clattering noise varies quite a lot and is intermittent, which makes it difficult for the engineer to diagnose the problem. Any thoughts?
Asked on 28 August 2010 by geoffpuma
Answered by
Honest John
Worn bush, maybe no more than an anti-roll bar sleeve bush worn out and slipped out.
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