Full or Major service

[kayleighfd]

My car dashboard is alerting me i require an A1 service so i've gone to book a 'full service' as i'm not booking through MB direct, but then i realised last year when my service B was due i wrongly booked a full service when i should of booked a 'major service'.

Ultimately I've had the following
2018 - 'A' service by MB
2019- 'Full service' (equivalent to A service) by independent
2020- 'A' service due?

The question now is, do i book another full service (A) as stated on my dashboard or do i book a major(B).

MB thinks i need a B service if i go direct as last years service isn't registered as i went through an independent.

i'm at 65,000 miles, 7k up from last year.

 

[W1ghty]

You can have whatever service you want at MB , if you had a full service last year outside of MB , then get MB to do an A service (oil change ) .
Better still find a good MB specialist , someone will recommend one in your area . It will be cheaper

 

[flowrider]

Go to an indy and ask them to sync the services correctly. Then you won't have to worry whats next.

 

[Teego]

There is no such thing as a Full or Major service in Mercedes schedules. There are 2 routine services.
Service A includes oil and filter change plus an inspection. This is the most basic.
Service B is the same as A but with a more thorough inspection. (MoT is even more thorough.)
Items like air filters, spark plugs, etc are extras and may coincide with an A or B service.

 

[Deleted member 149005]

This might help understand the sequence of what is required when...

(5) Servicing and ServiceCare FAQ | Parts, Maintenance & Servicing | MBClub UK - Bringing together Mercedes Enthusiasts

 

[Rory]

If an indie did a "full service" then that's almost certainly what MB would call a B service.

As others have said, you need to find out things like when brake fluid was changed (MB say 2yrs but some people leave longer - indie can test it for you) and air filter and spark plugs (if petrol) or fuel filter (if diesel).

I do find with indie's that they tend to only do what you specifically ask them - unlike dealers who will push for loads of work. I guess indies are so used to people just wanting the job done as cheaply as possible.

 

[Teego]

Because I found that dealers were useless at identifying service requirements until they get it in and on the computer (note the £££clock is already ticking) I researched the subject in depth from various sources. After I had input my service history, from various sources, I was able to draw up my own schedules. These spreadsheets cover everything from routines to majors like ATF and spark plug changes.
From this I can give my indie a worksheet which we can discuss and adjust if neccessary. We take a pragmatic view on some items. For example, we test brake fluid at every service and only change when needed. We blow through air filters as long as they are OK.
The annual MoT is about the best inspection you can get.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Because I found that dealers were useless at identifying service requirements until they get it in and on the computer (note the £££clock is already ticking) I researched the subject in depth from various sources. After I had input my service history, from various sources, I was able to draw up my own schedules. These spreadsheets cover everything from routines to majors like ATF and spark plug changes.
From this I can give my indie a worksheet which we can discuss and adjust if neccessary. We take a pragmatic view on some items. For example, we test brake fluid at every service and only change when needed. We blow through air filters as long as they are OK.
The annual MoT is about the best inspection you can get.

Depending upon the age of the car, the service schedule can be found in the service book. I used it to prepare a spreadsheet as you describe.

 

[markjay]

..The annual MoT is about the best inspection you can get.

It's 90% there, but not a 100%, because the MOT test does not care about anything that isn't either safety-related or a regulatory requirement.

Things such as the condition of the poly v-belt, fluid levels, logged fault codes etc, don't get checked in an MOT.

 

[Teego]

It's 90% there, but not a 100%, because the MOT test does not care about anything that isn't either safety-related or a regulatory requirement.

Things such as the condition of the poly v-belt, fluid levels, logged fault codes etc, don't get checked in an MOT.

Yes, but that stuff gets checked at the A service. I think all I'm saying is an A service plus an MoT is far better value and more in depth than a B service. Actually I've tabulated all items for A, B and MoT on Excel just to satisfy myself.

 

[ProfGURJ1976]

Mercedes Benz servicing list and latest oil enter your Reg Number (official merc site for service sheet of your vehicle)

Mercedes-Benz UK | Electronic Service Sheet

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[W1ghty]

A service = oil change
B service = oil change , wash and polish
Thats my schedule