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SERVICING & DSB

Mercedes Benz Digital Service Book (DSB)

The Mercedes Digital Service Booklet was introduced in 2008 for all Mercedes Benz model series and is also available for Mercedes Vans from October 2012 onwards.

The Mercedes Digital Service Booklet (DSB) was introduced as a more secure way to document servicing and car maintenance work carried out on your vehicle. The Digital Service Book clearly lists all car-servicing jobs carried out on your Mercedes Benz, and therefore replaces the need for a printed service manual (although we are still happy to stamp your book if you have one)

Mercedes Benz Gearbox Servicing

A gearbox service is carried out every 5 years or 36000 – 40000 mls, on CVT, 5 or 7 or 9 speed automatic gearboxes as fitted to all Mercedes Benz passenger cars.

We would also recommend a gearbox service if you recently bought a second hand Mercedes Benz passenger car and you are unsure of the service history. It is for your peace of mind and for a long reliable gearbox life.

The service consists draining the gearbox oil, and removal of the gearbox sump pan. We then change the gearbox oil filter(s). We then fit the sump pan with a new gasket, sump plug washer and replenish with fresh transmission oil. On the 9 speed gearbox the transmission sump also requires replacing, as the filter is incorporated into it.

On the 7 or 9 speed the Mercedes Benz STAR diagnostic machine is used to carry out correct oil level checking and a specialist tool is used on the 5 speed.

Mercedes Benz & Smart Car Engine Servicing

All our Servicing DOES NOT affect or invalidate your Mercedes Benz Warranty.  All servicing parts, fitted and fluids used are genuine Mercedes Benz parts or certified parts that are approved by Mercedes-Benz to ensure any warranty is always covered where it should be. We only use the correct oils' for Mercedes Benz engines to ensure the best quality servicing.

The servicing of your vehicle is the most important and effective way of ensuring its reliability. We offer all the Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements, from a basic A or B service through to additional options such as transmission fluid and filter, brake fluid replacement for ABS and SBC braking systems, transmitter key battery replacement and any other specific requirements your model may need.

Many Mercedes-Benz vehicles are equipped with Service ASSYST. This is a variable service schedule alternating from A to B service.

A being a minor lubrication routine service, and B being a larger major 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.

A Service

Interior Function Check
Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting

Check Windscreen wiper, windshield washer, headlight cleaning system

Dust Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

Rear window wiper, window washer system as applicable

Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster

Wheels and brakes

Check front brake pads and front discs for lining thickness

Check rear brake pads and rear discs for lining thickness

Check tyres for damage and condition

Check tire inflation pressure

Engine Compartment

Check fluid levels

Inspect vehicle undercarriage for damage and fluid leaks

Change engine oil and filter

Check engine cooling system, anti-freeze and corrosion protection

Check windscreen washer system levels

Check power steering fluid level

Check brake system fluid level (Brake fluid replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Air Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace) 

Spark Plugs replaced (if applicable and subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

Fuel Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

B Service

Interior Function Check

Warning and indicator lamps and interior lighting

Check seatbelts for damage and function

Dust Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

Check windscreen wiper, window washer system, headlight cleaning system

Check parking brake (function test only)

Check rear window wiper, window washer systems

Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster

Wheel and brakes

Check condition / thickness of brake discs (front & rear)

Check brake pads thickness (front & rear)

Check tyres for damage / condition

Check tyre inflation pressure

Underside of vehicle

Check for leaking from major components

Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components

Check condition of front ball joints and rubber boots

Check condition of tie rods and drag links

Check condition of steering mechanical components and rubber boots

Inspect condition of flexible discs

Check condition of wheel of wheel bearings and advise if adjustment is required

Engine Compartment

Replace engine oil and oil filter

Check engine cooling system, anti-freeze and corrosion protection

Check brake system fluid level

Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper condition

Check condition of poly v-belt

Air Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace) 

Spark Plugs replaced (if applicable and subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

Fuel Filter replaced subject to mileage and condition (additional charge to replace)

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