B Service

[bertb1]

Ok straight answer
Didn’t think so but thought I’d ask
Thanks


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[malcolm E53 AMG]

£140 for a fuel filter sounds a bit steep

I think someone mistakenly added a 0 on or else it’s diamond encrusted.

 

[bertb1]

Hello all
This looks a bit better
Any advice if this is ok ?
Thanks


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[Srdl]

Hello all
This looks a bit better
Any advice if this is ok ?
Thanks


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Sorry, can’t read any of the detail. However, if they are not Mercedes specialists with access to The Star and Xentry systems, they won’t be able to update your Digital Service Book.

 

[bertb1]

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[bertb1]

I’ve taken better photos to make it easier to read
Thanks


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[Srdl]

I can’t comment on the prices but others may have a view.

Having looked at their website, they are rather vague and don’t specifically mention that they can update the DSB which those that have the right IT links are usually proud to mention. Necessary access to the Mercedes systems costs around £12k a year, I believe, so some specialists don’t actually have it. I suppose it’s best to ask the question whether they can update the Digital Service Book if that is so important to you and make sure you get a definite answer.

Edit - that said, they are on the Club's specialist finder and offer 10% discount to club members.
http://mercedesspecialistfinder.co.uk/search/?postcode=Manchester&category=

 

[sonic]

Have a ring around your local MB dealers for a service quote. I saved £70 getting a quote from another MB dealer, my usual dealer matched it. That was for an A service on a SLK 200K.

 

[bertb1]

Hello all
I’ve found on the net how to access assist plus , this shows me numbers what relate to the service the car needs
2&3 =basic b service
4= brake fluid
But I can’t find anything on service 20
Can any of you clever lot shed some light on this
Thanks

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[mioba]

Thanks
I’ve had a quote from a Mercedes specialist
Service £295
Fuel filter £140
Air filter £60
Does this sound about right ?
Thanks


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Sounds expensive if you ask me from an Indy. Are they using genuine parts. At that rate go to Mercedes direct and ask for a discount.

 

[JBell]

Thanks jbell
I’ve put my details in , it just gives me a price for a service nothing else
Is this because I chose the service option ?
It just tells me what’s involved in a service
Thanks

There is usually a button with extras on, click it and it will tell you

 

[bertb1]

Hello jbell
Can’t find extras on the web page it just recommends a b service but for £522 they change the oil and oil filter everything else involved in the service is just checks
Thanks


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[daibevan]

Where are you going to drive 14500 miles in a fortnight?

 

[JBell]

Hello jbell
Can’t find extras on the web page it just recommends a b service but for £522 they change the oil and oil filter everything else involved in the service is just checks
Thanks

Just under the blue box with the price in there is a line "Key features of your service +", click on the + and all will be revealed

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

OP, how many miles does the car do annually?

 

[bertb1]

Hello
The car does around 4/5000 a year as I have a work van
Only use the car when out with the family


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[malcolm E53 AMG]

Hello
The car does around 4/5000 a year as I have a work van
Only use the car when out with the family


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I thought it might be low mileage, similar situation to me then. My advice would be to find a good Independent and service AABAAB... on an 18mth cycle otherwise you are wasting money on unnecessary oil and filter(s) changes, unfortunately this is what happens with the new MB annual service regime if you don’t do the miles the 2 year interval was much better but not so lucrative for the franchises. Terribly wasteful and to cap it all that lovely fully synthetic oil only does a fraction of its scheduled service life of 16k miles

 

[sonic]

I thought it might be low mileage, similar situation to me then. My advice would be to find a good Independent and service AABAAB... on an 18mth cycle otherwise you are wasting money on unnecessary oil and filter(s) changes, unfortunately this is what happens with the new MB annual service regime if you don’t do the miles the 2 year interval was much better but not so lucrative for the franchises. Terribly wasteful and to cap it all that lovely fully synthetic oil only does a fraction of its scheduled service life of 16k miles

Malcolm make a lot of sense. We have two cars almost 9 & 10 years old, both retired doing 3K in one & 6 K in the other. I think thats a route I will take.

 

[bertb1]

Malcolm
Would you not get the b service and all the trimmings done now ?
It’s looking around £450
If I want to get it on mb database


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[bertb1]

Also should I take notice of the days or the miles as I have 14500 miles until the service or 15 days


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