Mercedes A vs B Service
Maintaining your Mercedes with the right service plan is essential to keeping these luxury vehicles running at their best.
The good news is that Mercedes introduced a maintenance schedule in 2009 that explains what service your vehicle needs and when. In order to ensure you receive the correct maintenance for your vehicle at the right time, Mercedes has labelled the different maintenance services A and B.
In this blog, we explain the difference between Mercedes A and B Services and how South Coast Garage can meet all of your Mercedes service needs with better value than the local Mercedes dealer can offer, without compromising on quality.
The Mercedes A Service
After the first year (or 10,000 miles) of ownership, the Mercedes A Service is an essential maintenance procedure.
During this service, the following inspections, checks, and adjustments are carried out:
- The engine components of your Mercedes require synthetic motor oil replacement to ensure proper lubrication and cooling.
- In order to prevent harmful particles from entering and damaging the engine, the oil filter must be replaced.
- For optimum fuel efficiency, to prevent uneven tyre wear, and to maintain vehicle safety, tyre inflation will be checked and corrected.
- A thorough inspection of the brake system and components is conducted to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Mercedes dashboard warning messages should be reset and the service records on the Mercedes system or logbook updated once the service has been completed.
The Mercedes B Service
Approximately one year after the A Service, the B Service will be performed, This service offers a more thorough inspection and part replacement, as follows:
- Synthetic motor oil is used to ensure your Mercedes’ engine components are properly lubricated and cooled.
- In order to prevent harmful particles from entering and damaging the engine, the oil filter must be replaced.
- For your cabin to remain pollen-free and dust-free, the cabin dust/combination filter needs to be replaced regularly.
- For optimum fuel efficiency, to prevent uneven tyre wear, and to maintain vehicle safety, tyre inflation will be checked and corrected.
- A thorough inspection of the brake system and components is conducted to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Mercedes dashboard warning messages must be reset by the service garage and service records must be updated on the Mercedes system or logbook.
The following year after the B service, your Mercedes will once again need the A service and will thereafter alternate between the two services each year.
A and B Service Levels for Older Mercedes Models
There are some older Mercedes models that come with more specific A and B Services that owners should be made aware of. When this happens, you may see a warning message such as A7 service or B4 service on the dashboard.
These services require the A or B Service, along with additional servicing of specific components. Here’s what they mean:
- A0 or B0 Service – Sunroof cleaning and lubrication and renewal of spark plug for certain models.
- A1 or B1 Service – Replacement of brake fluid.
- A2 or B2 Service – Replacement of brake fluid and sunroof cleaning and lubrication.
- A3 or B3 Service – Replacement of the air filter and spark plug renewal.
- A4 or B4 service – Replacement of the air filter, spark plug renewal, and sunroof cleaning and lubrication.
- A5 or B5 Service – Replacement of the air filter, replacement of the brake fluid and spark plug renewal.
- A6 or B6 Service – Replacement of the air filter, replacement of the brake fluid, spark plug renewal and sunroof cleaning and lubrication.
- A7 or B7 Service – Replacement of automatic transmission oil and transmission filter replacement.
- A8 or B8 Service – Replacement of automatic transmission oil, transmission filter replacement and sunroof cleaning and lubrication.
- A9 or B9 Service – Replacement of automatic transmission oil, transmission filter replacement and brake fluid replacement.
Signs My Mercedes Needs a Service
Whenever your next service is due, you’ll be reminded by a light on your dashboard. Check your vehicle settings if you don’t see this message.
Locate the service menu on your Mercedes dashboard. From here, you can access the ASSYST PLUS feature. The dashboard will display a message informing you of the service you need and how long it will be until your next service.
Mercedes Dealer Service vs. South Coast Garage Service
Our Mercedes dealer-level expertise is coupled with better-than-dealer prices and service at South Coast Garage. All of our work is performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines, to ensure that your Mercedes runs at its best for many years to come.
For Mercedes vehicle owners in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and surrounding areas, we provide great value in servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
We go the extra mile to ensure the safety and satisfaction of our customers, and our reputation locally has been built on great service. We carefully inspect every vehicle that enters our workshop. As well as checking brake fluid, measuring brake pads, and checking brake condition, we conduct extra safety checks on client vehicles. That’s just one reason why our customers rate us higher than Mercedes-Benz Eastbourne. See what our clients have to say about us on Google.
Servicing Case Study for Mercedes C Class
Recently, a client brought in their Mercedes C Class for a routine B Service. During the Mercedes service, we were able to provide our client with a free courtesy car.
Our technician carried out the following checks as part of this service:
- The windows, wipers, lights and mirrors.
- The horn, hazard lights, air conditioning and seat belts.
- The steering, suspension and drive system.
- The brake pads, discs and brake fluid.
- Examine underneath the bonnet for faults or leaks.
- If required, the air filter, oil filter, spark plugs, belts are replaced with genuine replacement parts.
- Examine underneath the Mercedes, including the removal of trays, oil drain and inspection of transmission for leaks, rust, or corrosion.
- Tyre pressure, tyre tread and the wheel alignment is measured.
- Antifreeze level checked and topped up if required.
- Engine oil checked and refilled.
- Service history updated.
Our Mercedes service specialist discovered uneven brake wear on our clients C Class. There was a need to replace the front brake pads and discs, as well as align the wheels. Fortunately, we caught it before it caused any serious damage.
Having consulted with the customer, our technician expertly replaced the brake pads and discs, ensuring the Mercedes had even braking pressure and aligned wheels once again. In addition, our technician ensured that no suspension components were damaged during the inspection.
Our technician inflated the tyres to the recommended level, replaced the oil and filter, and reset the maintenance counter. Finally, our technician updated the Mercedes service record.
Every time we service or repair your vehicle, we follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications. We provide excellent customer service, as our online reviews attest. The same level of professionalism and efficiency is applied to each and every customer and task.
Our client was confident that their Mercedes had been thoroughly and correctly serviced, and their vehicle was now safe to drive.
The South Coast Garage Way
As your local Mercedes experts serving Eastbourne, East Sussex and the surrounding areas, you can rely on us to service, repair, and maintain your Mercedes.
With a no-obligation quote from us, you’ll be back on the road quickly. We at South Coast Garage have expert technicians who know Mercedes vehicles inside and out. We guarantee excellent customer service at better-than-dealer value.
Call South Coast Garage today for a reliable Mercedes service.
