Mercedes Benz and AMG Owners

Jonnycoupe · 2 Jun 2015 at 20:38

Wow impressive! Looks nearly as naff as the new Civic though!

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2015 at 20:42

Looking forward to the power the facelift SLK is going to have with the new AMG engine - 500bhp+ rumoured :eek:

Jumper118 · 2 Jun 2015 at 21:33

Jonnycoupe said:
Looks nearly as naff as the new Civic though!

this what my exact first thought

konicky · 3 Jun 2015 at 16:35

DiNZi said:
I've been getting some false messages on the Dashboard about the Bulbs, sometimes rear left, sometimes front right parking bulb and when checking they are working fine?

Any idea what could be the issue?

Did someone swap your car for a Peugeot ?!?

konicky · 3 Jun 2015 at 16:39

CaptainRAVE said:
Looking forward to the power the facelift SLK is going to have with the new AMG engine - 500bhp+ rumoured

Especially if they can make it sound like the C63!

SLC 63 AMG has a nice ring to it provided the facelift includes some major nose surgery!!

DiNZi · 8 Jun 2015 at 09:50

Can anyone recommend a good place to bring the C Class for servicing around London? It's 1 month overdue, mileage at 75k. I don't want to go to Mercedes as they'll charge a bomb. Cheers!

xs2man · 8 Jun 2015 at 10:31

You could always ask them? A lot of these premium manufacturers do fixed price servicing now, and it isn't actually that expensive.

DiNZi · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:08

xs2man said:
You could always ask them? A lot of these premium manufacturers do fixed price servicing now, and it isn't actually that expensive.

I'll phone and find out, have a feeling it'll be expensive though lol

Firestar_3x · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:31

Renntech looks foul.

DiNZi · 8 Jun 2015 at 13:45

xs2man said:
You could always ask them? A lot of these premium manufacturers do fixed price servicing now, and it isn't actually that expensive.

I have run the vehicle through our online service system and it is showing that an A-Service is now needed. The price for that is £232.86, we also need to replace the Brake Fluid which is £93.60, Air Filter which is £67.44 and the Fuel filter which is £134.40. All totalled coming to £528.30 or £578.30 if you require a loan car or a collection and delivery service. Below is a full list of the work carried out on the A-Service.

I've been quoted £528.30, some might pay that, but I'll look around and see what I can find.

These two places below are quite reputable

http://mercsales.co.uk/
http://www.prestigeperformance.co.uk/

[TW]Fox · 8 Jun 2015 at 14:35

Hahaha 50 quid for a loan car!?

#Chri5# · 8 Jun 2015 at 14:44

[TW]Fox;28145416 said:
Hahaha 50 quid for a loan car!?

Maybe you get an S- Class and a driver?

Jez · 8 Jun 2015 at 14:47

Its Mercedes, what do you expect. I have never known them to be anything other than an absolute rip off in all regards

[TW]Fox · 8 Jun 2015 at 17:01

I've paid that to HIRE a Mercedes from a commercial rental firm, that's a complete ripoff for a courtesy vehicle at an already not cheap main dealer.

£50 collect and deliver?! 60 minutes work tops for a minimum wage driver!

DiNZi · 8 Jun 2015 at 17:19

Wayne Gates who are quite reputable on forums and have been getting good reviews are quoting me £402 for similar work.

Servicing, replace; brake fluid, air filter and fuel filter.

Below is the rest of the email from Mercedes regarding my inquiry about servicing, it does seem like you get a whole lot more for what your paying at Mercedes than Wayne Gates who are independent.

Service reception protocol for service on vehicle - The service scope is only completely performed when all acceptance items and the maintenance items listed in the service sheet have been fully processed (To be performed by the service advisor) AP00.20-P-0009Z

Carry out brake test on test stand - Enter results in the table AP42.00-P-4290BA

Conduct additional operation “Top up with AdBlue”

Yes

No

Conduct additional operation “Replace dust filter” (MODEL 205) AP00.20-P-0047U

Yes

No

Conduct additional operation "Factory inspection work on driving aids" AP00.20-P-0047U

Yes

No

Fill up/replace perfume atomizers flacon

Yes

No

Interior

After confirming service in ASSYST/ASSYST PLUS make sure instrument cluster message changes to next service 15,500 miles (for AMG variants please check FIS guide within ESS) - For vehicles on Fixed Interval Servicing (FIS) Only SI18.00-P-0011A

Check warning and function indicator lamps in instrument cluster AP54.30-P-5449U

Check horn for proper operation

Read out map data status from navigation system, check update - Card data status: AP82.85-P-8249U

Read out maintenance data from instrument cluster, note and reset service indicator. AP00.20-P-0049U
Wheels

Check tyres for damage and crack formation, measure tread depth and enter in end table AP40.10-P-4051EW

Check condition and tread depth of tyres AP40.10-P-4052B

Assess condition of brake linings AP42.10-P-4248U

Assess condition of brake disks AP42.10-P-4249U

Underside

Check condition of vehicle underside AP60.00-P-6049U

Exterior

Check condition of vehicle exterior AP60.00-P-6048U

Check condition of windshield AP67.10-P-6750A

Check condition of wiper blades AP82.30-P-8253G

Engine

Air/water duct: Check water drain for passage - Record findings below AP82.35-P-8232A

Air/water duct condition: Blocked (If blocked clean soiled water drain subject to a separate repair invoice)

Air/water duct condition: Clear

Brake system - Inspect fluid level AP42.10-P-4210CW

Check coolant level AP20.30-P-2049U.

Jez · 8 Jun 2015 at 18:11

[TW]Fox;28146138 said:
I've paid that to HIRE a Mercedes from a commercial rental firm, that's a complete ripoff for a courtesy vehicle at an already not cheap main dealer.

£50 collect and deliver?! 60 minutes work tops for a minimum wage driver!

They are an absolute joke, bloody rude IME too when they realise that you dont have a new model and are not likely to buy one. I can only base this on a couple of dealers (3) who ive dealt with over the years but it seems consistent.

I love (some of) the cars but i would never consider using Mercedes for anything, IMO you need a proper specialist available or dont bother at all.

konicky · 8 Jun 2015 at 19:27

Wayne Gates seemed good when I used them for my SLK brakes earlier in the year. Access to their yard can be pretty tight though, especially if you're used to the open expanses of main dealers!!

DiNZi · 8 Jun 2015 at 22:36

konicky said:
Wayne Gates seemed good when I used them for my SLK brakes earlier in the year. Access to their yard can be pretty tight though, especially if you're used to the open expanses of main dealers!!

I've just had a look at some of the reviews for the other place http://www.prestigeperformance.co.uk/ there are some awful reviews lol

I'm gonna keep looking for some alternative places to have it serviced, any suggestions welcome, thanks.

Jester* · 9 Jun 2015 at 07:57

Any specialist that does manufacturer standard servicing should use the check sheet from mercedes. My specialist said that A/B/C etc are just different checks that total different labour times. My local dealership wanted to charge me nearly £200 more for an A service even with me supplying fluids. Needless to say I went elsewhere.

Six6siX · 9 Jun 2015 at 10:10

I had a 'B' service on the CLS and used BMERC in Barnet. Also used them for servicing on my E46. They do a free collect/drop off etc if you are reasonably local.

I've also used Prestige Performance in the past when I had the E46.

Both are decent.

On a slightly different note, I changed the front brake discs and pads on the CLS last weekend. The old ones were definitely due replacement as the previous owner had left the car standing for a fair while and the corrosion had caused significant damage to the inner side of the discs.

Went for Pagid stuff and the 360mm discs are not light at 15KG each!

Discs ~£60 each
Front Pads ~£70
Wear Sensor ~£5

Not bad for a 55 AMG compared to other cars really!

Rears to follow soon