Frenetic

Found this video. It’s for another car, but it’s the same inline-6 cylinder engine. Is this worth the $300 - $500 for an ‘A’ service (the cost is just a guess based on anecdotal forum reports as I have yet to do mine)? Seems pretty straightforward and simple if you ask me.

chassis

Engine air filter is not specified in the first A-service. It is specified for replacement at 50k miles, or 60k. For sure not the first A-service.

Lucky 777

It's a $300 oil change.

GregW / Oregon

Basic price for my last A service was $244, but of course they added in 3 unnecessary "treatments" for another $55. Air filter and dust filter should not be required. It is basically an oil change, but good to have it scoped and any pertinent updates done.

BlueYonder

Some dealers try to sell you service based on the severe service schedule.

DavidBN

Just had a service "A" on my 2021 GLE450 at MB of Portland. Total net cost was $205.82, after deducting some amount (I can't figure out from invoice) as credit for my lifetime oil service coverage I purchased. Of note:

• Checked, but didn't replace air filter
• Got charged $17.95 for a "screw plug". Oil plan plug?
• Addressed a recall: "update mobile phone cradle, control unit software.
• AND, got charged $2.50 for replacement battery in my key FOB - something they used to do for free, and I'll do myself from now on.

Pappachoppers

I’ve notice that the additional benefits once provided to Mercedes-Benz owners are being eroded. More than likely, they thought you would not notice the paltry $2.50.

GregW / Oregon

I have no problem with them charging; does not seem excesssive. But, I get mine here for $0.75 each because they are used in so many devices.