Hi everyone,
just purchased my first benz a 2007 C280 4matic about 5 months ago. I bought the car with 45,000 miles on it. I took it to have it checked out at a reliable German car shop and they said the car was well taken care of and looked to only need a few things-the oil changed (requested mobil 1), new air filter, new brake pads (rear),replace the stabilizer bars and a new driving belt. I have just turned over onto 50,000 miles and wanted to know what should be checked/done at this point? Thanks

 

I'd suggest a Flex B service at dealer to make sure everything's in check. Costs a good amount but it keeps your car working like new.

 

Just so you know below is listed what a B service consists of. If you have any mechanical aptitude you can check most things yourself. Notice the service consists of checks and not actually sevice. Actual service will cost extra.



B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Services performed:

Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
· Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
· Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
· Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, brakes
· Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
· Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage and condition
· Measure tread depth, record in mm
· Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of Vehicle
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
· Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots

Engine Compartment
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check and replenish all fluid levels
· Change engine oil and filter
· Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Check brake system
· Check power steering
· Check Active Body Control
· Check windshield washer system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
· Check condition of poly V-belt

Trunk
· Check battery condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire