C Class 200 CDI Servicing costs..

[Brigham1806]

I have booked my car in for a service A, with MB Chesterfield.

My car is 4 years old (08) 30,000 on the clock. and they have gave me a price of £406.

£199 for the service
£35 for the MOT
£50 (can't remember exact fiqure) Brake Fluid Change
£50 (can't remember exact fiqure) air filter
£50 (can't remember exact fiqure) fuel filter

Is this reasonable?

 

[s88]

It may not be reasonable but its what a MB dealer charges.

I thought JCT 600 ( Chest, Sheff and Donny) were doing MOT for 30 quid?

Just had a service and i am puzzled how they say it is x pounds and then add on for other items and labour which they know are to be part of the service!

 

[WOODYTHEWISE]

I think (may be wrong) but an A service is basically an oil and filter change. Depending on time and/or distance there are other items that require attention, ie after four years change plugs, air filter, fuel filter etc.

 

[Chrishazle]

The MB ESS site tells you what the basic service includes and what "extras" are lurking based on mileage and time. As Woody says, there are 2 yearly items (eg brake fluid), 4 yearly items (eg air filter), all have time/mileage limits. MB are also known for refusing to stamp the service book if you have just the basic service but not the extras! With a 4 year old car, unless there are warranty implications, my suggestion would be find a good local independant MB specialist, even if you have to drive some miles to get to him you'll still save money!

 

[A210AMG]

My wifes B class in into our local Indy on Monday and I have been quoted.

£150 for the service (C service?) oil change
£90 for the ATF change
£28 to fit 2 new tyres I am supplying.

I said how about £250 all in inc vat...

they said yes

That on a 2.0cdi with CVT auto on a B class.

OK so it will not be FMBSH but still FSH and I'm pretty certain they actual care more than the main dealer. The main dealer is also only 2 minuites away from me, whereas the Indy is 45 mins away but I get a car so all good

 

[kam05]

At 4 years, wouldn't the OP's car require a B service?

I paid £380 for a B service (inc MOT fee- £30) at a MB dealer back in November. This included new: oil, oil filter, pollen filter, fuel filter, air filter and new batteries in the key fob. My car had a brake fluid change on its last service, so this was left out this time around.

As mentioned shop around and get quotes from other MB dealers.

 

[Rory]

At 4 years, wouldn't the OP's car require a B service?

Yes, it should. Having said that, there's not a lot of difference - the only parts difference is the pollen filter and key battery change.

If the prices the OP has given where the ones he got straight off, then they're not bad - the standard price for an A service is more like £250, for example. However if you package a few items together then they'll usually discount the total. Asking them to "pricematch" an indie is a phrase I've heard a bit lately, and is a bit less aggresive than asking for a discount.

I always say this, but bear in mind that someone has to pay for those glass palaces with TV, wifi and coffee, that manufacturer surveys say we all want.

 

[artyman]

My 2008 C200cdi B service cost me £290 at an Indie last May.