Mercedes A and B Service
Looking to keep your Mercedes in peak working condition? What you need is regular Mercedes servicing.
To help, Mercedes developed a structured service schedule in 2009 designed to give your vehicle the attention it needs at the right time. The servicing schedule includes two types of Mercedes service:
- Mercedes A Service
- Mercedes B Service
On top of these two services, your Mercedes will notify you when it’s time for maintenance and will usually specify the required service type.
In this blog, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the Mercedes A and B Service, highlighting how our experts at Quality Car Service are equipped to manage all your Mercedes maintenance needs, offering greater value than the local Mercedes dealership.
The Mercedes-Benz A Service
When your Mercedes reaches one year old, or 10,000 miles on the clock, it’ll need the Mercedes A service. This type of service will be required every other year (every two years), depending on your vehicle’s mileage.
The Mercedes A service includes several inspections, checks, and adjustments, such as:
- Replacement of synthetic motor oil to ensure your Mercedes engine remains well-lubricated and cooled.
- Changing the oil filter to block damaging particles from harming the engine.
- Check and adjust tyre pressure to maximise fuel efficiency, prevent uneven tyre wear, and maintain safety.
- Examining brake components to guarantee their proper function.
- Additionally, upon displaying a dashboard warning message for service, your maintenance provider must reset this alert and update the service records in the Mercedes system or maintenance logbook.
The Mercedes-Benz B Service
The Mercedes B services required approximately one year following A service and then every two years or 20,000 miles. This service is more in-depth, involving a detailed inspection and replacement of parts as needed.
With most modern Mercedes models, your dashboard will alert you when your Mercedes is ready for its B service, providing timely reminders for maintenance.
During the Mercedes B service, the following service tasks are performed:
- Synthetic motor oil is replaced to keep engine components well-lubricated and cooled.
- The oil filter is changed to block harmful particles from entering the engine.
- The cabin dust/combination filter is replaced to filter out pollen and dust from the air entering the cabin.
- Tyre pressure is checked and adjusted to ensure optimal fuel efficiency, prevent uneven tyre wear, and maintain safety.
- Brake components undergo an inspection to ensure they function correctly.
- After servicing, it’s necessary to reset the dashboard warning message and update the service records in the Mercedes system or maintenance logbook.
Mercedes Service Levels A and B for Older Models
Older Mercedes models may have specific requirements for services A and B, with dashboard notifications like A7 service or B4 service indicating particular maintenance needs.
These services include the standard A or B Service, along with additional checks or replacements:
- A Service: Basic minor service
- A0 or B0 Service: Basic major service
- A1 or B1 Service: Oil and filter change
- A2 or B2 Service: Brake fluid change (every 24 months)
- A3 or B3 Service: Pollen filter replacement (included in B Service)
- A4 or B4 Service: Air filter replacement (every 48 months)
- A5 or B5 Service: Grease Pan Roof maintenance (every 36 months)
- A6 or B6 Service: Fuel filter replacement
- A7 or B7 Service: Spark plug replacement (every 48 months)
- A8 or B8 Service: Coolant change
- A9 or B9 Service: Towbar check
- AC Service: DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) maintenance
- AF Service: Automatic gearbox fluid and filter change (every 36 months)
- AH Service: Cambelt and water pump replacement
These specialised Mercedes services ensure all aspects of your Mercedes are maintained, ensuring no area of your vehicle is left unchecked.
Need help with your Mercedes servicing? Call our Mercedes specialists at Quality Car Service today.
Signs That Your Mercedes Needs to Be Serviced
When it’s time for your next service, your Mercedes will usually let you know with a dashboard message. If this message doesn’t appear, you can easily locate it within your vehicle’s settings menu.
On your Mercedes dashboard screen, navigate to the service menu to access the ASSYST PLUS feature. This will display a message indicating the specific service your car requires and how many days remain until your next service is due.
Quality Car Service vs Mercedes Dealer Service
At Quality Car Service, we pride ourselves on offering dealer-level expertise for far better value. We strictly follow Mercedes manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines, ensuring your vehicle gets the quality care and attention it needs to remain in peak condition.
Located in Milton Keynes and serving the surrounding regions, our family-run Mercedes garage has built a strong reputation within the local community for our outstanding servicing. We always go the extra step to guarantee our customers’ safety and satisfaction.
You save time, money and stress with us while getting better value. What more can you ask for?
At Quality Car Service, your safety is important to us. To ensure your vehicle is in the best working condition, we perform a free safety inspection with every service, ensuring your car is roadworthy.
Book your Mercedes service with our expert servicing team today.
Servicing Case Study for Mercedes C Class
Recently, we performed a Mercedes B Service on a Mercedes C Class for one of our valued customers. During the service, we offered our client a complimentary courtesy car, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily routine.
As part of our meticulous B Service, our skilled technician conducted thorough checks on the vehicle, including:
- Examination of windows, wipers, lights, and mirrors for optimal visibility and safety.
- Testing of hazard lights, air conditioning, horn, and seat belts to ensure all safety features are functional.
- Inspection of the suspension, steering, and drive system for any wear or damage.
- Evaluation of brake fluid, discs, and pads for signs of wear or unevenness.
- Under the bonnet, we looked for any leaks or faults and replaced spark plugs, belts, air filters, oil filters, and other components with genuine parts as necessary.
- Beneath the vehicle, we removed trays, drained the oil, and inspected the transmission for any signs of leaks, rust, or corrosion.
- Checked tyre pressure, tread depth, and wheel alignment.
- Topped up the antifreeze if needed, refilled engine oil, and updated the service history.
During the service, our Mercedes service specialist identified uneven wear on the brake pads and discs of the Mercedes C Class, indicating an urgent need for replacement to avoid potential safety problems.
After speaking with the client, our technician expertly replaced the brake components and performed a precise wheel alignment, ensuring the vehicle’s braking system was restored to optimal condition.
We also verified that no damage was present in the Mercedes C Class’s suspension components.
Our technician also adjusted the tyre pressure to the recommended levels, replaced the oil and filter, and reset the maintenance counter. Lastly, our client’s Mercedes service record was updated.
At Quality Car Service, we follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications for every A service and repair. We use only genuine branded or high-quality parts on your vehicle to provide you with the quality your car needs.
Our customer left our garage knowing their Mercedes C Class was in safe, roadworthy condition and had been serviced to the highest standards. They’d even managed to get better value and a quicker turnaround than if they’d visited the main Mercedes dealership.
The Quality Car Service Way
Our team of Mercedes specialists stands as the go-to experts in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas for servicing, repairing, and maintaining your Mercedes vehicle.
At Quality Car Service, our Mercedes experts have the skills, experience and knowledge to solve any issues your vehicle may have. Whether you need a Mercedes A or B service or something more complex, we can help.
Call our team today at Quality Car Service for all your Mercedes servicing needs.
