Jeff Ostroff

I'm a few hundred miles overdue for "A7" service as my alert screen keeps reminding me. I know it's supposed to be oil changes, but I'm not sure what the "7" means. Also what should I expect to pay for this, and is it by chance included in my 60k-70k-80k package that I bought? Anyone know what the 7 is supposed to be mean?

thefisch

I recall reading on here before that those numbers indicated the sequence of services (A1, B2, A3, B4...). So maybe the car thinks its the 7th service. Not sure. But they really don't matter as they follow the maintenance manuals on what's needed at each interval.

And it should be included in your prepaid maintenance along with any other required maintenance items like ATF, plugs, engine filter, etc. that are due.

pezzy669

Not really a sequence per say - the 7 indicates the car is calling for 6 additional items above and beyond the basic oil change. You have to dive into the full Assyst+ menu and toggle through each service code (bring a pen and paper) to figure out what the car is asking for. Below is the manual for the W204 (skip to page 24 which is the service code listing), this works on my pre-facelift W212 as its pretty much the same interface as the early W204. I was getting a B5 shortly after I had extensive service done on my W212 where the dealer failed to reset certain items they had replaced. I was getting a #3 (oil change), #4 (brake fluid), #8 (air filter), #12 (spark plugs) and #20 (trans fluid) - so hence the B5.

http://autocats.ws/manual/sdmedia/me...us_204__en.pdf

thenew3

If you paid for the pre-paid maintenance then you are covered. A7 is basically an oil change and a few checks. Most dealers charge between $250 to $350 for this service.

MNK77

For the A7 of my GLE 350d Coupe:
MB quoted $499
AMSTAR :L $ $430

Norskie

I was quoted $850 from the local dealership - and it includes the following:

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Oil Filter Replacement**
• 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
• Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
• Brake flush & fluid renewal (additional $205.00 charge) *Recommended by Mercedes-Benz during this interval

So basically an oil change, and checkup of fluids and brakes and tires, plus $200+ for brake flush.
I will continue to use my independent mechanic.