Merc service intervals

[mojo]

Hymer Mercedes service intervals. We have driven 8,000 miles since our last main dealer service back in Feb 2019.With mot due by October on this 2014 registered vehicle I contemplated another service whilst mot also. The on board computer says another 26,000 miles before service B is due. How much time do people allow to pass before another service.
Thanks

 

[bladerunner]

I do what the machine tells me, but change the oil every year - around 10k.

 

[bigtree]

I get it serviced every year,alongside the MOT. It has only flagged up once in nearly 9 years of ownership that it was due in the next 30 days.

 

[DavidG58]

A little known fact, Mercedes once serviced by a main dealer annually maintains full European breakdown Cover FOC So Mertrux remind me when I pick mine up after annual service

we still have RAC cover but in retirement am looking to save a few £’s here and there going to research this one a bit further

 

[sciac2001]

I must admit that I am confused about my own servicing requirements. When I asked the Merc dealer, they said wait for “the computer to tell you!” We go off abroad for months at a time, so where previously we would have serviced and prepped we must now wait for big brother to instruct us and this might now happen whilst we are away.

The previous post about Mercedes maintaining full European cover if serviced by their dealers is interesting. I was under the impression that for this to take effect, you need to join their Mobilo Van service which I had assumed was for a cost. I have been trying to contact them but all I get is a taped message telling me I am 35 in the waiting list etc etc.
Thanks for the heads up though and I hope that this is correct.

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[mojo]

We have used the Mobilo service twice for small problems. You are automatically entitled to the service if main dealer has previously serviced the van. They ask your reg and garage last used. The system confirms you have serviced with a main dealer and they send out engineer from the closest dealership.

 

[John Barrett]

A little known fact, Mercedes once serviced by a main dealer annually maintains full European breakdown Cover FOC So Mertrux remind me when I pick mine up after annual service

we still have RAC cover but in retirement am looking to save a few £’s here and there going to research this one a bit further

My E350 Bluetec has a full main dealer service history and as mentioned I am entitled to European breakdown cover. However, now it is out of warranty I will use the local bloke and five star cover from elsewhere which will still be less than a Dealership service! They (Marshalls) are pretty rubbish anyway...

 

[Nigel Tate]

A little known fact, Mercedes once serviced by a main dealer annually maintains full European breakdown Cover FOC So Mertrux remind me when I pick mine up after annual service

we still have RAC cover but in retirement am looking to save a few £’s here and there going to research this one a bit further

No need to research, if you have your service every year at a MB main dealer, you get “free” pan European breakdown and recovery.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Mercedes service intervals are reasonably clear.
Its almost paradoxical but a hard working Sprinter actually needs its oil changing less that a lightly used motorhome.
We have an R350 & because we're retired, it doesn't do many miles, so I change the oil once a year, Mercedes themselves recommend the same practice.
Its all to do with cold starts & its a well known fact that the greatest pressure for any engine is the "owned by an old granny" as that vehicle rarely gets up to temperature, so minimum oil getting around before it gets warm.
A works van often hits the ground running, our ambulances did two 12hr shifts a day 7 days a week, so was on the go all day & all night, this is looked upon as being ideal conditions for an engine.

 

[bigtree]

A little known fact, Mercedes once serviced by a main dealer annually maintains full European breakdown Cover FOC So Mertrux remind me when I pick mine up after annual service

we still have RAC cover but in retirement am looking to save a few £’s here and there going to research this one a bit further

Maybe Mertrux are better than Mercedes Glasgow, I gave them another chance after my Vito fiasco with them and they blew it big time. Ask TeeMyob about Mertrux.

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[sciac2001]

My E350 Bluetec has a full main dealer service history and as mentioned I am entitled to European breakdown cover. However, now it is out of warranty I will use the local bloke and five star cover from elsewhere which will still be less than a Dealership service! They (Marshalls) are pretty rubbish anyway...

Uh-oh! Marshalls (Poole) are my nearest dealers and where I will be taking mine. Fingers crossed!

 

[mojo]

Uh-oh! Marshalls (Poole) are my nearest dealers and where I will be taking mine. Fingers crossed!

We were in Poole when Marshalls sent a engineer through the Mobilo service. Our conversation proved he was much more knowledgeable than the S & B Commercials Merc garage in Thurrock. They messed around all day and failed to find a "fault". He knew about it immediately.

 

[mojo]

have decided to have a minor service performed by the mot garage in August. Oil, oil filter and fuel filter, etc. They use manufacturer parts.

 

[John Barrett]

Marshalls of Southampton failed to spot this large split in the tyre at the last major service. Our local man picked it up at the first MOT a couple of weeks later!

 

[mojo]

Marshalls of Southampton failed to spot this large split in the tyre at the last major service. Our local man picked it up at the first MOT a couple of weeks later!
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Proves its only as good as the engineer allocated to your service. Like a change of chef makes or breaks and meal.
So what's the answer to getting a professional to work on your van when we can only leave the keys at reception.

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