The manual only mentions the A and B but when I check the on board computer it says B service in XXX miles.

I ask the service person but he doesn't know. Figures.

Any ideas?

 

I'm curious about that too. I bought my 2007 320CDI used with 6400 miles (service date 09/2006) and I dont' see a record of any service A recorded in the owners manual (though I should have gotten an oil change at 1 year, right?)

Anyhow it is now saying 3500 miles to service B. Isn't this basically another overpriced oil change?

AKA can't I just get an oil pump and benz filter insert and do it myself with the Mercedes oil and save myself $150 (including buying the oil pump?)?

 

check your manual....call your dealer. the specifics may vary by model/dealer.

here are results from simple Google hit....

Flexible Service System - A/C/E/G Service

What we do:

- Drain and refill crankcase with Mobil One Synthetic oil and install a Genuine Mercedes Benz filter plus inspection of the following:

- Engine fluid levels, all interior and exterior lamps, windshield wiper and washer system.

- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare), seat belt and horn operation

- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition, remove and rotate wheels when applicable

- Replace wiper inserts (S,CL, and some C and E classes require blades @ $68 each)

- Replace engine air filter

- Perform battery service and test, lubricate catches and hinges on engine hood

- Engine electronics diagnostic and reset your FSS/ASSYST counter

- Reset FSS counter on instrument cluster

*Model year 1998 through 2008 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)

In regards to your service, additional items are needed at certain mileages and times, your online appointments coordinator will advise.

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Flexible Service System - B/D/F/H Service

What we do:

Everything involved in the A service plus:

- Change your vehicle's interior dust filter

- Inspection of leaks in the engine or under body, front axle ball joints, steering system, braking system, headlamp range setting and headlamp wiper refills (when applicable)

- Lubricate throttle linkage

- Inspect Poly-V-belt

- Replace oil cap

- Reset FSS counter in instrument cluster

- Engine electronics diagnostic and reset your vehicle's FSS/ASSYST counter

*Model year 1998 through 2008 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)

In regards to your service, additional items are needed at certain mileages and times, your online appointments coordinator will advise.

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having seen what was available for my E-class, I simply did the inspections
and fluid needs myself.

 

B-Service — First visit at 26,000 miles or 2 years; then every 26,000 miles or 2 years1


Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Check seat belts for damage and proper function
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
· Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
· Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
· Check parking brake (function test only)


Wheels, brakes
· Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
· Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage and condition
· Measure tread depth, record in mm
· Correct tire inflation pressure
· Tire rotation2


Underside of Vehicle
· Check for major component leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
· Check condition of mechanical steering components


Engine Compartment
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check and replenish all fluid levels
· Engine oil and filter change
· Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Check brake system
· Check power steering
· Check Active Body Control (S-Class, SL-Class and CL-Class)
· Check windshield washer system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
· Check condition of poly V-belt


Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire (S-Class, CL-Class)

1. Whichever comes first. Requires use of 229.5-spec oil and high-performance fleece oil filter. Every 10,000 miles for V-12 and AMG models. Driver is responsible for monitoring fluid levels and tire pressures between service visits. On E-Class models, see Maintenance Booklet for additional maintenance service types.

2. If your vehicle?s front and rear tires are different sizes (so they cannot be rotated), your dealer will inspect them and adjust their pressure for you.

 

Never ceases to amaze me how some people who work at Mercedes dealers don't know ***** about anything.