An excellent general service, the Mercedes-Benz A-Service is the first service due after a year (around 15,000 to 20,000 kilometres) and then every two years (or every 15,000 to 20,000 kilometres after that). The exact timing will depend on your particular model and other factors.

The A-Service includes:

✓ Function check
✓ Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
✓ Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
✓ Reset maintenance service counter in the instrument cluster.

✓ Change engine oil and filter
✓ Fluid level checks of the following:
✓ Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
✓ Windshield washer system
✓ Brake system
✓ Check and correct battery fluid level
✓ Check battery condition
✓ Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation.

✓ Correct tire inflation pressure in the spare tire
✓ Check battery condition.

✓ Check front brake pads for lining thickness
✓ Check tires for damage, condition
✓ Correct tire inflation pressure.

The Mercedes-Benz B-Service is a comprehensive service that can be scheduled a year after the A-Service and usually every two years or (15,000 to 20,000 kilometres) after that. It is recommended for older or high-mileage vehicles. The exact timing will depend on your particular model and other factors.

The B-Service includes:

✓ Function check
✓ Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting check
✓ Windshield wiper, windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system check
✓ Reset maintenance service counter in the instrument cluster
✓ Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
✓ Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
✓ Parking brake check (function test only).

✓ Battery condition check
✓ Correct tire inflation pressure in the spare tire.

✓ Condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs check
✓ Front and rear brake pads for lining thickness check
✓ Tire check for damage and condition
✓ Measure tread depth, record in mm
✓ Correct tire inflation pressure.

✓ Major components leakage check
✓ Chafe marks, line routing and damaged components check
✓ Condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots check
✓ Condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots check.
✓ Check and replenish all fluid levels
✓ Change engine oil and filter
✓ Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection check
✓ Brake system check
✓ Power steering check
✓ Active Body Control check
✓ Windshield washer system check
✓ Check and correct battery fluid level
✓ Battery condition check
✓ Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
✓ Condition of poly V-belt check.