What’s included in a Mercedes B Service?
Own a Mercedes and want to keep it running like new?
Your Mercedes is a luxury vehicle which needs regular servicing to keep it running like new. Failing to service your car increases your risk of breakdown and allows minor issues to develop into serious (and costly) problems.
To help you keep your vehicle in peak condition, Mercedes has developed two types of service, the Mercedes A and Mercedes B Service.
At Gent’s Garage, we follow Mercedes manufacturer guidelines, whether we’re servicing your vehicle or fixing a complex mechanical or electrical problem.
To ensure your Mercedes is roadworthy, you shouldn’t avoid your scheduled service. Your vehicle needs the Mercedes A and Mercedes B Service to remain in peak condition while maintaining your warranty.
Mrs A knew her Mercedes CLA was due its service but needed clarification about what type was needed.
Thankfully, she brought her CLA to Gent’s Garage.
Our Mercedes servicing experts have decades of experience working with the luxury German brand. And they’ve got the technical know-how to solve any problems.
Each Gent’s Garage Mercedes service comes with a full safety inspection. We go beyond dealership-level servicing, ensuring you get excellent value while keeping your vehicle roadworthy. We always solve issues quickly without sacrificing your safety.
During Mrs A’s Mercedes service, our specialists noticed something worrying, but we’ll discuss that in a moment.
What’s the difference between Mercedes A Service and Mercedes B Service?
At Gent’s Garage, we’re often asked, “what’s the difference between the Mercedes A and Mercedes B Service?”.
So let us highlight the main differences between the two Mercedes servicing options.
The Mercedes A Service is likely to be needed once your car reaches one year old; it’s repeated every two years.
Mercedes A Service includes:
- Synthetic motor oil replacement
- Tyre inflation check & correction
- Oil filter replacement
- Brake component inspection
- Reset maintenance counter
The Mercedes B Service is a more extensive service. The B Service is best suited for older Mercedes vehicles (or if you’ve racked up a lot of mileage). Your Mercedes B Service is usually required one year after your Mercedes A Service.
The Mercedes B Service alternates with the A Service and is due every other year, depending on your vehicle’s mileage.
Mercedes B Service Includes:
- Synthetic motor oil replacement
- Oil filter replacement
- Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
- Brake component inspection
- Reset maintenance counter
When Mrs A came to us at Gent’s Garage, she didn’t know which type of service her vehicle needed.
Luckily, our Mercedes service experts could help. At Gent’s Garage, we have access to the same manufacturer information as the main Mercedes dealerships.
What happened Next?
Our experts checked the Mercedes digital service records and found Mrs A’s CLA was due the Mercedes B Service.
Once our specialists knew what type of service was required, we could proceed with the next stage of our servicing process.
At Gent’s Garage, your safety is our priority. It’s why we give your vehicle a free thorough safety inspection during your Mercedes service.
Mrs A was impressed with our level of care, which is higher than the main Mercedes dealerships. And she was even happier when we identified an issue with her Mercedes braking system.
Our experts found her vehicle’s brake discs were below the minimum thickness and needed immediate attention.
Poor quality brakes cause 25% of all road accidents, and they aren’t only dangerous but illegal.
The last thing you want is to get into trouble with the police.
Replacing the brake pads, fluid, and discs isn’t part of the standard Mercedes B Service. But, at Gent’s Garage, we’re extremely thorough and want to provide you with quality service.
We use our expert knowledge and evaluation process to assess the braking system of all Mercedes vehicles brought to us for servicing. You get accurate testing and measurements without any guesswork.
Your Mercedes is thoroughly inspected to ensure your safety. Our Mercedes service specialists find minor issues early before they become costly.
Once we spoke to Mrs A about her vehicle’s dangerous brakes, she immediately gave us the green light to replace them.
Solving the issue
As Mrs A’s CLA had unsafe brakes, we sourced genuine Mercedes brake pads and discs to provide her vehicle with the quality it needs, keeping her Mercedes warranty intact.
Once the brakes were replaced, we performed comprehensive road testing, ensuring the Mercedes CLA was safe to drive and the brakes were working correctly.
Before our experts handed Mrs A’s keys back, we updated the vehicle’s online service history to help maintain the CLA’s Mercedes warranty.
Once the CLA passed all the safety checks, our Mercedes servicing specialists handed Mrs A her keys.
She was pleased to have her vehicle back the same day she dropped it off. At Gent’s Garage, we’ve got a faster turnaround than the main Mercedes dealership. With us, you get better than dealership value without compromising on quality.
Summary
Mrs A’s Mercedes CLA required its annual service, but she was uncertain which type was needed.
Luckily, our Mercedes servicing experts have decades of experience working with the brand and know how to identify which Mercedes service is needed.
The Mercedes CLA required a B Service, which our specialists are highly familiar with.
During our additional free service safety inspection, an issue was discovered with the vehicle’s brakes. Each brake was below the legal minimum thickness.
To ensure Mrs A’s safety, our experts sourced genuine Mercedes parts and replaced the unsafe parts on the same day.
Mrs A was impressed to have her vehicle back so quickly, and she drove out with a smile, knowing her Mercedes was safe to drive.
If your Mercedes is due a service, but you’re uncertain what type you require, speak to our servicing specialists at Gent’s Garage.
Call us on 01795 504867 and book your Mercedes service.
