Quick answer. A buyer asked us to check a 2015 Mercedes G550 at a dealer in Inglewood. The inspection was $225. Our tech found two things. The serpentine belt needs to be replaced. And the oil was running low.
Key Points
- The truck was a 2015 Mercedes G550 on a dealer lot in Inglewood.
- The inspection was $225 and done at the dealer.
- Finding one: the serpentine belt needs to be replaced.
- Finding two: the oil was running low.
- Both are things a buyer can use when talking price.
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What the Buyer Asked
The buyer sent a clear message. Can you do it this week? Can you do it at the dealer, or does the truck have to come to you? What does it cost? What is included? Do you give a written report with photos?
Those are the right questions. If you are about to buy a G-Class, you should ask every one of them.
The inspection was set up at the dealer for $225.
What the Tech Found
Two things went on the record.
The serpentine belt needs to be replaced. That belt drives the parts on the front of the engine. If it breaks, you can lose charging and other systems fast, and you are on the side of the road.
The oil was running low. Low oil on a car for sale is worth a question. Was it just not topped off? Or is it using or leaking oil? The buyer should ask the dealer.
The car
2015 Mercedes G550 on a dealer lot in Inglewood.
What the tech found
Serpentine belt needs to be replaced. Oil running low.
What it cost
$225 for the inspection.
How to Use This at the Dealer
An inspection is not only about walk away or buy. It is about price.
A belt that needs replacing is a real cost. Low oil is a reason to ask for service records and an oil change before you sign. The buyer can ask the dealer to fix both, or take the cost off the price.
Without the inspection, the buyer finds this out after the check clears.
What Is Not on the Record
The buyer asked about a factory Mercedes scan. The job record does not say which scan tool was used, so we will not claim it here.
The record also does not say if the buyer bought the truck. We only post what we know. Our desk keeps it all in Shop Desk, photos and findings on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a pre-purchase inspection on a Mercedes G550?
This 2015 G550 inspection was $225.
Can you inspect a car at the dealer?
Yes. This G550 was inspected on the dealer lot in Inglewood.
Is low oil on a used car a bad sign?
It is worth a question. It may just need a top off, or it may be using or leaking oil. Ask the seller for service records.
What happens if a serpentine belt breaks?
The parts it drives stop working. You can lose charging and other systems and end up stuck.
Supercanic tip: Before you buy, pull the dipstick yourself. Low oil on a car for sale tells you how it was cared for. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
Buying a Used Car?
Have it checked before you pay. A basic car is $225.
