What Are the Differences Between Mercedes-Benz Service A & B?

When scheduling service for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, you’re likely to have come across Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B. Often, new drivers come to us with questions about these two services after they’ve received a notification for service via their driver information center. Mercedes-Benz of St. George is here to help explain the differences between both and to help you better understand your Mercedes-Benz Service A checklist and Mercedes-Benz Service B checklist. Learn more below before exploring our service and parts specials for Mesquite drivers and why you should choose Mercedes-Benz of St. George for Mercedes-Benz service.

What’s the Mercedes-Benz Service A Checklist?

Mercedes-Benz Service A* is performed after one year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. While these services performed can vary depending on the model year, Service A includes the following services:

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Oil Filter Replacement**
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.

What’s the Mercedes-Benz Service B Checklist?

Mercedes-Benz Service B* is performed at 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. During Service B, the following services are carried out:

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Oil Filter Replacement**
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter
• Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
• Brake fluid exchange
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.

Service A vs. Service B Intervals: How Do They Differ?

One of the main differences between Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B relates to time intervals. As stated, Service A is suggested after 1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Service B is recommended after 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. When these actual services are performed, Service A and B tasks are largely the same overall. However, there are some differences. During Service B, your vehicle will receive a brake fluid replacement and a cabin air filter replacement, and certain CLA and GLA AMG® models will also receive an engine air filter replacement during Service B.

Schedule Your Routine Service at Mercedes-Benz of St. George Today!

Ready to schedule Service A or Service B for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle near Hurricane and Santa Clara? Make an appointment today with Mercedes-Benz of St. George’s service department and contact us today for any questions relating to our services. We can answer any questions you may have about Mercedes-Benz Service A costs^ or Mercedes-Benz Service B costs^.

*Services and pricing for Service A/Service B may vary due to your driving habits, mileage, and local environmental conditions. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for additional details and general guidelines for your vehicle’s year and model.

**Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle’s ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.

^2009 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.