Mercedes-Benz 'B' Service Information
So what is a 'B' service?
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
- 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 instrument cluster
- Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
- Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
- Check parking brake (function test only)
Wheels, brakes
- Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
- Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
- Check tires for damage and condition
- Measure tread depth, record in mm
- Correct tire inflation pressure
Underside of Vehicle
- Check for major components leakage
- Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
- Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
- Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots
Engine Compartment
- Check for major components leakage
- Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
- Check and replenish all fluid levels
- Change engine oil and filter
- Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
- Check brake system
- Check power steering
- Check Active Body Control
- Check windshield washer system
- Check and correct battery fluid level
- Check battery condition
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
- Check condition of poly V-belt
Trunk
- Check battery condition
- Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
