Hi all

Just some quick questions regarding the main service due on my W220 S500. It has 81,000 miles now and is due a main service but I do not want to take it to a main Mercedes service station, but to my trusted mechanic/service guy who has done many jobs on my S class, SL & A class and other family vehicles.

My questions are, what would he need to do on top of a typical cars service, considering this is a W220 S500 and due an (A - Main) Service at 80K+? Is there anything special to be changed apart from the usual oils, plugs etc?

What is included in a Mercedes (A - Main) service for a an S500 with 80K+ miles?

Reasons for not taking it to a Mercedes service :- Expensive, not a good service, full Mercedes service history is not important, I trust my guy totally.

Many thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Flexible Service System - A-Service

- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp
wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)

Flexible Service System - B-Service

- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,
and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,
warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer
systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)

Four-wheel Computerized Alignment
- Perform a four-wheel computerized alignment of front and rear suspension
- Perform a road test
Tire Rotation
Regular rotation of your vehicle's tires helps prevent uneven wear, improper handling, reduced fuel efficiency and shortened tire life. We recommended Tire Rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or at any sign of uneven wear.

- Rotate tires
- Check and correct tire pressure
- Inspect tire condition
- Inspect brake pads for wear
- Perform a road test
Tire Balancing
As tires wear normally they may become out-of-balance, causing vehicle vibration and accelerated tire wear. We recommend Tire Balancing at every other rotation to ensure a smooth ride and even tire wear.
- Computer-balance four wheels using Mercedes-Benz weights, clips and springs to ensure proper balancing with no damage to wheels
- Perform a road test

 

hey this is good stuff! my service b is coming up in 5k...thanks!!!

 

What's the point of going to a Stealership, when I can go to my trusted shop in BK, NY. and get it done according to the list?

My Service B is coming up in 2K.

 

What shop do you go to? I live in the queens area and am looking for a reliable shop that only uses oem parts.

 

Heya, Who is ur service guy in Brooklyn? I am in Brooklyn too - I like my Service Rep but when I have to replace my Brakes, i dont go to the dealership anymore because its really expensive, far more than if i went to Midas (they use OEM anyway)