I called the dealer today since Im way overdue for service B. They said they would do it for 419.00 this seems quite a bit lower than other people on here. Should I just take it in then? Or is this price still too high? Second the dealer currently wont give me a printout of exactly what they do during service B. Can anyone give me an exact list? thanks.
B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:
Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
5. · Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
6. · Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
7. · Check parking brake (function test only)
Wheels, brakes
1. · Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
2. · Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
3. · Check tires for damage and condition
4. · Measure tread depth, record in mm
5. · Correct tire inflation pressure
Underside of Vehicle
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
4. · Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots
Engine Compartment
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check and replenish all fluid levels
4. · Change engine oil and filter
5. · Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
6. · Check brake system
7. · Check power steering
8. · Check Active Body Control
9. · Check windshield washer system
10. · Check and correct battery fluid level
11. · Check battery condition
12. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
13. · Check condition of poly V-belt
At 64k I was due for coolant, fuel filter, air filters, a/c filter, oil/filter, rear brakes, brake fluid and some other things that the shop found were broken in the suspension and electricals.
I would find an MB shop not a dealership. Had I used the dealer my $1300 bill would've been over 2 grand.
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Ah I just realized that the 419 wa just to check all those things....then they must add parts and service on to the back....such bullshit...Im defiitely gonna take it somewhere else.
So I'm thinking I can do most of the B-service stuff myself. My B-service is coming up in 500 miles or so...if I did most myself, will I need to get a Maintenance light turned off or reset? If so, how do I do this and what's the typical cost?
Services performed:
Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
5. · Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
6. · Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
7. · Check parking brake (function test only)
Wheels, brakes
1. · Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
2. · Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
3. · Check tires for damage and condition
4. · Measure tread depth, record in mm
5. · Correct tire inflation pressure
Underside of Vehicle
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
4. · Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots
Engine Compartment
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check and replenish all fluid levels
4. · Change engine oil and filter
5. · Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
6. · Check brake system
7. · Check power steering
8. · Check Active Body Control
9. · Check windshield washer system
10. · Check and correct battery fluid level
11. · Check battery condition
12. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
13. · Check condition of poly V-belt
At 64k I was due for coolant, fuel filter, air filters, a/c filter, oil/filter, rear brakes, brake fluid and some other things that the shop found were broken in the suspension and electricals.
I would find an MB shop not a dealership. Had I used the dealer my $1300 bill would've been over 2 grand.[/quote]
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