Mercedes B class B180SE auto. query re service plans from main dealer

[pcdoc]

Hi all,

I'm looking for advice having just purchased 2nd hand 2016 B class B180SE auto. Diesel 1.5. (the one with Renault engine) having originally been looking at a C220d but decided against that due to feedback on adblue etc.

So, this B class B180SE I have now purchased low mileage, full dealer service history and looks immaculate........

Its low mileage at only 25,300 and has a full Mercedes dealer service history (The same dealer throughout with 7 services from 2017 to last year). Next service due is in July 24 and is the B service. Also the car will be due a timing belt at 10 years i.e. July 2026.

I spoke with the Mercedes main dealer who had serviced the car from 2017 for the previous owner and they are offering me a service plan which includes 3 year service plan, 3 services and 3 MOT's. Plan cost is around £45 a month, total of £1476 and they say that will include this next B service, an A service then another B service, and will also include the cost of doing the timing belt at its due date I presume on the B service July 26.

This is my 1st Mercedes car and I wanted to get advice if this is a good offer? especially as they say the timing belt will be done, with that cost included as part of the plan, at its due date 2026? or should I opt for a Mercedes independent who might save me money? I am in the north east and I did google Mercedes independents and found a couple who do have good reviews..

The main dealer service plan sounds like a fair option but I would welcome your views on the service plans.

Appreciate your feedback thanks

 

[Rob7seven]

That sounds like a good deal from an MB Main Dealer. An A service, two Bs, 3 MOTs and a timing belt change, I'd be surprised if an independent could improve on that, and the coffee will be better at MB while you're waiting.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Yes, as above, I’d consider that very good value. Did they say they’d also pick the car up and return?

I’ve been offered a 2 year plan which includes two services (A and B) and MoTs and the dealer picks up the car and returns. I bought the car 6 months ago and have until 1st July to decide what to do although I think I’ve made up my mind and I’ll go for it - the cost is £46pm

I did ask about additional work and their reply was ‘whatever the car needs’ so will wait and see - I have a 2 year warranty on the car so it fits in nicely with that

Good luck with the car it sounds well cared for

 

[bc100]

With B-A-B services it makes sense. I did that the first time and then took out a 4 year one. This includes all fluids, parts, adblue and an auto transmission service and sun roof service. Plus it is inflation proof and when I added up the independant's costs and factored in the Mobilo there wasn't much in it so I went the MB route. The FMBSH might help when I sell it at the end of that time, but I'm not so sure.

 

[Rob7seven]

I've just part-exed my 4 year old C300 to MB dealer Sandown in a swap for a new B Class, first two services were by them, and the next two were with a nearby Startech place, very competent, really nice helpful guys, and much cheaper than MB. Sandown never mentioned it when they gave me a good deal on the swap, top price for my C. As long as an independent is a good one with all the right equipment, I don't think it bothers them, and Startech have fully MB trained mechanics.

 

[harrye500]

£45 a month is a great price for a main dealer, I'd have no issue at all signing up for that plan. You may get it cheaper at an indi but not on a monthly plan which is great for spreading the cost.