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Uneven rear tire wear

My 1995 Merc E300D wagon has uneven inside tire wear at the rear. How simple is it to find the cause? My local tire dealer here in France has hinted that it is not straightforward to prepare the vehicle for a geometry check. Is there a lot of work involved here? Grateful some advice.
Alan

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    uneven tire wear in rear only driver side

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You need a 4 wheel alignment to check angles and see if can adjust or something bent

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