Zavato

My 2012 E350 is approaching 60,000 miles. My local MB dealer quoted me $1,200 for the B service/- Is that ballpark for a "B" service from a dealer for this sort of vehicle at this milage? I was advised the big ticket items were a brake fluid flush and new spark plugs.

thefisch

Around me, the B service is about $360, exclusive of brake fluid and other stuff. Brake fluid runs about $120. Plugs about $600. Indy cost would be about half of that.

Zavato

I knew the plugs were about 1/2 the cost of what I was quoted. Are plugs necessary at 60,000 miles? I've been able to get between 90,000 - 100,000 on plugs on other vehicle I have and do own. Then again, back in the day, when we used leaded gas, plugs were gone in a year.

thefisch

I got my plugs done at 60k. I would double check the maintenance manual intervals for your model. If you have extended warranty coverage, you'll probably want to follow the book. If not, you could roll the dice if you want.

It might be a good time to look into a prepaid maintenance 3 pack. I was facing a $1,200 estimate like you for my 60k service and paid about $1,150 for my 3 pack with covered the whole 60k service plus the 70k and 80k.

pjw1967

My local dealer special. Includes brake fluid flush but not spark plugs.
https://www.mbotw.com/service/service-specials/

2009 and Newer Was $679.95
Now $611.96
10% OFF

Perform all Mercedes-Benz required services including

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement
• Replace Genuine Mercedes-Benz Oil Filter
• Replace Air Condition Cabin Filter
• Brake Fluid Exchange for 2009 and Newer Models only
• All Fluid Level Checks and Corrections are Dependent on Factory-Recommended Service Intervals for your Vehicle’s Year and Model
• Tire Inflation Check and Correction
• Brake Component Inspection
• Reset Maintenance Counter
• Adhere to All Required Elements Listed by Model Year and Specific Model as Indicated on the Corresponding Service Sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.

thenew3

If you are under 80k miles, buy a 3pk or 4pk of pre-paid maintenance plan. The 3pk is $1400 and will cover your next 3 services. So your current service of $1200 will be covered plus the next two. Since you have a 2012, you'll need a transmission flush at your next year A service (7th year) which will be another $500 or $600. So the 3pk pre-paid will be a good investment. Many dealers on this forum who sell extended warranty also sells pre-paid service.

Zavato

Hmm- 3pk sounds like a great idea!

b6tbfmp

4 months ago I had B service done and because my car is a 2012, they went ahead and did the 60K maintenance with 25K on the odometer. When purchasing the car I had the 2 maintenance deal with the CPO warranty. The cost without was around $700. I used one of the free maintenance deals and it covered it all. So about $700 with new plugs, all new filters, and new brake fluid. They also did the normal inspections.

cetialpha5

2012 got the direct injection engine which uses a multi spark ignition system. This system allows the plugs to fire up to 4 times per cycle. So yes, they probably need replacement. Only reason it's so much more is that they went with a 60 degree V6 instead of the 90 degree V6 in the M272 and they have to take the intake manifold off in order to change the spark plugs. Otherwise spark plugs are usually easy to change on a V6.