Service Indicator

[Chris Akabusi]

Evening all.

Got my CLC brand new in December last year. At the time the miles to next service was 15,000.

Now 9 months and 8,600 miles later the service indicator has come on telling me my A service is due is the next 30 days.

Is this the norm? It seems a bit odd that its come on some 6400 miles early. I don't even drive the car hard, so it comes as even more of a surprise to me.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

 

[BlackC55]

Brand new to you but not brand new in real terms. Its a year old now probably.

PM me the chassis number tomorrow and I can check the buid date exactly

 

[whitenemesis]

Your car is on 1500mls or 12months, whichever comes sooner. This is normal for newer Mercs.

 

[Brian WH]

The Dealer can reset it. I had this problem with my CLS.

 

[Chris Akabusi]

Thanks guys, i'll get the chassis number to double check too

 

[Rovinghawk]

Your car is on 1500mls or 12months, whichever comes sooner. This is normal for newer Mercs.

Mileage seems a bit low..........

RH

 

[Brian WH]

Your car is on 1500mls or 12months, whichever comes sooner. This is normal for newer Mercs.

15000 miles Second service onwards, my first went to 18500 miles.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Is 15000 the norm for MB?

Or does the mileage differ by model?

The reason I ask is that my CLK was set to 13000 miles.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Our ML is set to 13,000 but ASSYST varies that mileage. It tends to reduce pretty much mile for mile until I top up the oil a little, at which point it extends the distance to the next service. I reckon 15-17,000 milesis fairly typical for our ML, but tend to service it earlier.

Our C is on fixed 10,000 mile servicing, and it's a straight countdown, which means that servicing comes round much more quickly than the ML!!

 

[crockers]

Is 15000 the norm for MB?

Or does the mileage differ by model?

The reason I ask is that my CLK was set to 13000 miles.

Mine too - but I have found that this increases as you go...i.e. it doesn't drop 100 miles for every 100 miles you drive...it is at a slower rate.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Agreed.

I think its because you aren't driving in a style that doesn't beat up the engine oil

It's making me wonder what would happen if the oil were replaced mid-term....

Where's that thread about Pela oil pumps...

 

[Shude]

It's making me wonder what would happen if the oil were replaced mid-term...

It extends the service interval by a few miles but doesn't add another 10k onto it

My car counts down from 10k after reset but gets to 0 around the 12-13k mark which is presumably down to my smooth driving

 

[Brian WH]

The Official Viewpoint.

Service ASSYST 1997-2003

Many Mercedes-Benz Passenger cars are equipped with Service ASSYST. This is a variable service schedule alternating from A to B service - A being a small, routine service and B being a larger routine service. A service indicator will appear on your display approximately one month or 600 miles before a service is due. Services are normally due between 9,000 and 18,500 miles or between 12 to 24 months, depending on driving style.

Service ASSYST PLUS, 2003-2007

The majority of models produced between 2003 and 2007 were equipped with Service ASSYST PLUS. This is also a variable service schedule alternating from A to H service, with the letters indicating how much time and work will be expected to be conducted. A indicates a routine service and H would indicate a more in-depth service.

Service ASSYST Fixed Intervals, 2007-Onwards

Many models produced from 2007 have fixed service intervals. Services alternate from A to B and occur every 15,500 miles or after one year, whichever comes sooner. These fixed service intervals make it easier for you to plan your servicing around your schedule, making it less likely for you to miss a service.

For more information on the service display, please see your Owner's Manual –Operation/Service section.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

It extends the service interval by a few miles but doesn't add another 10k onto it

My car counts down from 10k after reset but gets to 0 around the 12-13k mark which is presumably down to my smooth driving

I shall try to emulate you...

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Thanks Brian - not seen such a summary before - useful.

The Official Viewpoint.
Service ASSYST Fixed Intervals, 2007-Onwards

Many models produced from 2007 have fixed service intervals. Services alternate from A to B and occur every 15,500 miles or after one year, whichever comes sooner. These fixed service intervals make it easier for you to plan your servicing around your schedule, making it less likely for you to miss a service.

I wonder whether the author had a straight face when typing the piece highlighted in bold??!!



Nothing to do with more services being required then?

 

[Brian WH]

Thanks Brian - not seen such a summary before - useful.
I wonder whether the author had a straight face when typing the piece highlighted in bold??!!
Nothing to do with more services being required then?

Quite, as I only do 12-13000 miles per year, but I won't be rushing in for a service after one year. It's good for 15,500 miles so that is when I will likely do it.