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

Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B are both vital service intervals, but how do these service intervals differ? While both cover crucial tasks, you’ll find differences between the Mercedes-Benz Service A checklist and the Mercedes-Benz Service B checklist. Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis’s service team gets into what sets these service intervals apart in our guide below!

Mercedes-Benz Service A Checklist

Mercedes-Benz Service A* is performed after 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Service A service intervals typically include:

• 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.

Mercedes-Benz Service B Checklist

Mercedes-Benz Service B* is performed at 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. At the time of your Service B appointment, your vehicle will receive:

• 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.

Differences Between Service A vs. Service B Intervals

As noted above, Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B are due at different times— with Service A due 1 year or 10,000 miles and Service B is due at 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. What’s more, during Service B, your vehicle will receive a cabin air filter replacement and a brake fluid replacement, along with some GLA AMG® and CLA models receiving an engine air filter replacement.

Schedule Service A or Service B at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis

If you’re wondering about Mercedes-Benz Service A costs^ or Mercedes-Benz Service B costs^, or want to learn what a Mercedes-Benz oil change includes, reach out to our service center for a quote. We can share any applicable service specials so you know you’re getting a great price on your service.

*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.