1999 CLK 230 Coupe- Service

[Mike2006]

Folks,

What are the big service mileages around the 80k miles mark on one of these and what has to be done.

Thanks,

Mike.

 

[BlackC55]

look in the hand book.

It tells all in there.

It depends on time aswel as milage.

 

[Mike2006]

I don't actually have one yet. I am in the market looking for one so I just want to know what to look out for.

Mike.

 

[BlackC55]

It does vary alot depending on age, engine type and miles. If you take it to a dealer for a massive service. £700ish. If you take it to an independent you can normally half it.

Get an inspection done it is welll worth it.

 

[jberks]

As above, it does vary wildly.
But generally.
Oil and filter as normal.
Auto box fluid every 40-100k depending on who you talk to - if it's not been done yet, it should be.
Brake fluid and coolant every 2 years
Possibly the pollen filter and additional filter if it's a digital climate system.
MB's don't have timing belts so no worries there.
Not sure when the 230 needs plugs - the 240 was every 60k but I guess it would need some.

Those are the key biggies I can think of.

 

[Mike2006]

Thanks jberks.

Thats the info I needed. Just wanted to know what to look of for in particular when looking through the service book/receipts.

 

[David Nock]

I think I'd particularly be looking for evidence of a couple of coolant changes and also brake fluid changes as jberks says. These are normally listed as extra items in the servicing schedules and a concientious owner should have had them done. Although did I note on this forum some time ago that there might be a 10 year antifreeze available? Worth asking the questions though.