What is the first maintenance mileage for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
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The first maintenance for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is at 5,000 kilometers. Below are the relevant details about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1. Similar to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class does not offer free first maintenance, meaning that from the first maintenance after purchase, owners need to pay for it themselves. In terms of maintenance intervals, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class requires service every 10,000 kilometers. The official maintenance plan includes Maintenance Package A and Maintenance Package B. Maintenance Package A includes oil and oil filter replacement, while Maintenance Package B adds air filter replacement to the items in Package A. These two maintenance packages are alternated every 10,000 kilometers. 2. The maintenance manual for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class differs from the previous generation (W204) only in the replacement interval for spark plugs. Due to the adoption of direct injection engines in the new C-Class, the spark plug replacement interval has been drastically reduced from 60,000 kilometers in the previous generation to 20,000 kilometers. In addition to the regular oil and oil filter replacement every 10,000 kilometers, the air filter should be replaced every 20,000 kilometers, the cabin air filter every 20,000 kilometers, the transmission fluid every 60,000 kilometers, and the brake fluid should be replaced every two years.
The first maintenance for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is typically performed after the vehicle has been driven for 10,000 kilometers or one year of use, whichever comes first. I own a 2022 C200L, and the 4S dealership clearly informed me that the first service must not exceed this standard. Remember to prepare the purchase certificate and maintenance manual in advance and visit an authorized dealer for the replacement of genuine engine oil and oil filter. They will conduct over 20 basic inspections, including checking chassis fasteners and tire pressure. It is recommended to perform the first maintenance at an authorized dealership to ensure the records are entered into the system and to benefit from the warranty policy. After that, maintenance should be done every 10,000 kilometers. If you frequently drive on highways, you may consider performing the first maintenance at 8,000 kilometers, paying special attention to the engine break-in condition.
