No Service Book?

[mct_cars]

So, if you had a service book, you'd trust it completely? No one ever in the history of selling cars has ever falsified a service history to make it look more attractive?

A digital service book proves without a doubt what has happened to the car and ensures that the car has had official MB servicing through it's life.

Oh dear, if only digital forgery didn't exist

 

[juux]

Oh dear, if only digital forgery didn't exist

We all trust far more important things to electronic storage than car service records...

 

[219]

Some of us grudgingly tolerate it , but certainly do not trust it .

How many errors are made by banks , insurance companies , government agencies - DVLA etc - all of whom store data in this way then deny when they get it wrong ?

 

[daves624]

My car is 2009 too - it came with a printout of its service record from MB Norwich but no book. I called them to confirm and ask for a book . They checked but said it had never had a service book to stamp/fill in. They had been prepared to send a duplicate before they found there wasn't anything to duplicate. Future buyer can't insist on something that never existed, so I don't think there's any need for or even point in worrying. Hope the car is still doing well.
PS: Pdf for UK Audio 20 from 2009 anyone? I've found a North American one.

 

[Lotiman]

I don't really see any problem in not having the old fashioned service book, just so long as you have copies of the service record/invoices. I file each one in the folder with the handbook on mine and the wife's MB, which goes into far more detail than a little book with a stamp. The indie I now use can even access all the old MB service records if needs be anyway, so no problem at all.

 

[Alex225]

I bought my 2007 CLS63 via a good friend and had an account of the servicing but was advised it's an electronic service book.

Had two receipts of the previous services.

When I had the chance I had the service receipts printed off from the digital service book. It's as good as having a book with stamps in!!

My understanding is they haven't had a physical service book for putting stamps in for years.

A digital service book and a wad of receipts showing the services carried out is perfectly good.

 

[daves624]

Mercedes me lets you access your own service record on line. I suppose you just have to keep the invoices if you have the service done outside the system.

 

[moonloops]

For any luddites who want a paper service book there are plenty of places to acquire forged ones from

 

[ioweddie]

my 2016 model s205 does not have one its all digital at the dealers, just get a print of of ant previous work done and keep a file on it to pass on when selling.

 

[markjay]

For any luddites who want a paper service book there are plenty of places to acquire forged ones from

Or why not go DIY?:

Mercedes service stamp self inking main dealer | eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Garage-car-service-stamp-history-/162490827963

Garage Mechanics Rubber Stamp Dealer Manual Excellent Service PRICE FOR TODAY | eBay

 

[Briano60]

Hi

Looking for some advice. Picked up my car 3 weeks ago from the local MB Dealer in Ayrshire (no names). Was told car had all the documentation, service book etc. I asked to confirm this as my wifes car (bought from same dealer 3 years ago) came with a replacement service book - not bad for a car 12 months old. My car is 3 years old.

Have asked dealer for the missing service book and was given a bit of a run around. Been contacted today my the Service Manager who says basically I dont need one due to the electronic service program.

Do I just go with the flow or persist on getting a book. Electronic history is fine till I dont get a MB service, or when I go to sell the car without a service history.

Any advice?

Thanks

Hi, I have just bought a car from MB Ayrshire and was told the same that all service records are electronically stored.. must be the new thing but you can as for print outs...

Cheers..

 

[Piff]

Years ago I bought a Used Citroen XM. It had a stamped service book. I found under the seat the original service book which was stamped also with different stamps but with the latest ones missing. Took some research to find which book was correct & posting it off to the dealers to get it corrected.

Had our SLK serviced yesterday. It does not have a service book, but the main dealer provided a print out of previous services.