W203 Front Springs/Bushes

[MBNuB]

Tony Purslow diagnosed a broken spring on the front of my W203 while they were MOT'ing it. The car has done 125,000 miles. Is this a common fault, or am I just really lucky? They replaced both front springs to get it through the MOT.

They also mentioned a couple of bushes on both sides at the front are going to need replacing when it goes for service, shortly. Is this just normal wear and tear? Can I expect the same issues at the rear?

 

[television]

Hi Clive, yes with the roads in the state that many are spring do go these days and quite common on the 203, quite a few threads here on the subject.

Some of the links and bushes will wear, its a fair mileage that you car has done, when they are replaced you should get a clear run

 

[type49]

The bushes will probably be front caster/thrust arm bushes. It is more common for the rear springs to break, so they have probably been replaced previously, ask them to doudle check next service.

 

[MBNuB]

Many thanks for the positive responses, folks.
I'm annoyed with myself for not investigating what looked like a slight lean on certain surfaces.
All sorted now.

 

[BlackC55]

If you need a second opinion on the thrust arm bushes I would be happy to help