Mercedes B Service - RETAIN Mercedes Service History BUT SAVE £295

[@AlexYeets]

You have to remember that a brake fluid tester only tests what is in the bottle under the bonnet, and not what is physically at the calipers, which is where it actually matters. You'd have to bleed some of the fluid off (with a pressure bleeder) and then test it.

[@ReviveMyRide]

I often bleep off some at the calipers and top up the reservoir but never thought to test what I collected from the calipers. I'll give that a try! 👍😀

[@antonyweaver357]

I have only recently discovered your channel - and I am so glad that I did! Great content, straightforward presentation and such a pleasure to hear an English bloke “speak” information rather than an American shouting and arm waving on a beach! Thank you for your efforts, sir… Subbed. 🙏👍👏

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thank you! Glad to have you on board. 👍 I'm not very good at "entertaining" but I do try my best to keep the videos interesting as well as factual. Cheers!

[@p.p2295]

Just shows how easy that was to do. I'm not a merchant but someone with a bit of common sense could do this. Very well shown how to do P. P.

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍😁

[@HelloHello-fd2pk]

I WANNA THANK YOU SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS PLEASE AGAIN A MILLION THANK YOU TOO YOU FOR DOING THIS

[@ReviveMyRide]

@HelloHello-fd2pk Hey no probs! 👍 Glad you liked the vid!

[@weepz]

Brake fluid, air filter for the engine & fuel filter on the B service. Thanks! Will make a note of this.

[@ReviveMyRide]

👍 All pretty easy to do too!

[@georgejackson7607]

just found you by chance very good advice and easy to follow, when should you change the diesel filler how many miles ,164 320 cdi model v6,regards

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi @georgejackson7607 Looks like your engine is running the OM642 engine. My understanding is that the it is 65k miles or every 5 year (but I tend to work to the mileage). Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil

[@FleetAdmiral215]

I've got a Great Independent Mercedes Garage for my 2015 ML W166 ,They use the exact original parts & the same Mercedes service history cloud but its litterly half the price!! & they've been brilliant on both our Mercedes's

[@ReviveMyRide]

That's sounds really good! If you've got a really good Indy specialist in your area, then it is a god send!

[@mastic5519]

They don't sound greedy, they sound human...

[@lockdowng112]

Hi Mate. Just bought a Mercedes and a service is due. So this does the online service show it was done by Mercedes an independent? Any chance you could share who this garage is and where? Cheers.

[@thomaskeithlutheir]

good instructions simplify and you did just that 👍👍

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve used this method for all of my Mercedes cars to save a few pennies. 👍

[@charlesalderson9738]

Hi Phil, just watched your latest video, you make it look simple , very enjoyable, and uncomplicated all the best charlie

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks for your comment Charlie, much appreciated! Glad you liked the video! 😊

[@HelloHello-fd2pk]

i am so so so so so so so proud of you my sir

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks so much! 🙏😊

[@jefthemello2564]

I just wish you’ve showed how to reset the service message on dash. Everything else spot on. Thank you

[@ReviveMyRide]

@jefthemello2564 That's a good point but as I had the "basic" service completed by Mercedes, they reset it for me... Cheers, Phil

[@AS-cc6zv]

Hi. I' basically the same opinion and would even go beyond and do the oil service by myself. Of course, in that case, no Mercedes stamp in the maintenance booklet. Mercedes like any other brands are trying to make their customers dependant and so ensure comfortable revenue with the maintenance. I prefer to invest in good quality parts rather in subsidizing the manufacturer's infrastructure

[@ReviveMyRide]

Agree, this is a big revenue stream for the manufacturers! If you're going to keep your car long term, then there may not be much value in getting the Mercedes stamps, especially as you can keep all of your receipts and prove that the work as been done. I'm trying to strike a balance I suppose in getting the stamp but keeping the costs as low as I can...

[@AS-cc6zv]

....and wanted to complete my comment in saying that even Mercedes sometimes mounts low-priced parts on their new vehicles (e.g. Chinese low quality tires).

[@bogdaz4078]

The brake fluid maybe green in you’re reservoir but the brake fluid in your lines may not be green ?

[@ReviveMyRide]

Did I say that in the vid? I would expect it to be the same in both... Thanks, Phil

[@richardmcclelland2991]

Just watched a couple of your videos and found them most interesting and informative. My c200 cdi does not have push button start, presumably for priming the FF you turn key to 2nd pre start detente position?

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi, glad you’re liking the videos! ☺️ Yes, you should hear the fuel pump run when you turn the key to position two. 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@skippercaship]

Great video very well explained thank you so much

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks! 😎👍

[@MGC.GT.1968]

Hi Phil, thanks for posting this video, it makes great sense if people can do the easier parts of servicing themselves to save money. Mercedes quoted £600 for the "B" service, even though the car indicated the "A" service was due. I went to an independent in Sheffield called the German Auto Centre that carried out the "A" service for £200 using genuine Mercedes parts. They also offer a reduced cost option by using alternative non Mercedes parts. The filter changes are a good way of saving money by DIY including the cabin and pollen filters for the air con. Main dealers also offer "extras" such as air conditioning cleaner for £35 - 40, when you can do this yourself if you buy the product from a motor factors for about £6 -8. I keep my bills for parts for proof of maintenance when I sell. Keep up the good work, Thanks again.

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi @viktorjaness4152 Thanks for your post! Seems that we have a similar ethos and you mentioned some really good additional work above that is easy to do and will save money! Love it! Yep, as you say, keep all of the receipts for when you eventually sell and the jobs a good one! 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@tillytogs]

I bought a b160 Japanese import. How do I change the sat nav any ideas😊

[@ReviveMyRide]

@hypnosister3706 Really sorry, I've no idea! I think it will just be a case of google and KZbin searches! I'm sure you will find some suitable info 👍

[@Motassem.K]

Thank you so much sir, but why not an oil / oil filter change too? Is it risky to do that at a random local place?

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi, well the purpose of the video was to retain full Mercedes Benz service history, (which is good for resell price etc when you eventually decide to sell the car) and to do this, you have to let Mercedes do the oil change. But you can still save money by doing the "optional" extras yourself, like the fuel filter, cabin filter, wipers etc. Hope that helps! thanks, Phil

[@burhanashiq1640]

Can you please make a vedio for Mercedes benz c200 Daimler service B? Thanks

[@ReviveMyRide]

hi @burhanashiq1640 Sorry, I can only do videos of work that I'm carrying out on my own cars and I don't own a C200... Thanks, Phil

[@oliw2840]

Great video. Where can I get the right pliers for removing the fuel line clips please? If you have a referral code for somewhere happy to go with that.

[@fuffoon]

Advantage of paying Mercedes is just peace of mind. They know you, the car, and your warranty.

[@ReviveMyRide]

I can understand the point, doing your own servicing (or part of the service) isn't for everyone but it depends on your skill level and confidence in your own abilities. My car is out of warranty now (apart from the body corrosion one). I still get my main dealer service stamp by letting them do the main part of the service and then I save money by doing the extras... 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@Earl-kw2ww]

Excellent video thanks for that

[@ReviveMyRide]

No problem 👍

[@dino69xsx]

Great video

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks! 😀

[@rickygibbs9403]

I have a C2 20 D same as you have in the video my rpm keeps fluctuating. Don’t suppose you have any ideas I have done transmission fluid change and it’s still doing the same thing. Many thanks, Rikkie

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi there, really sorry, never heard of or experienced this problem! Only thing I can suggest is seeing if there are any fault codes showing. Sorry I can’t be more help! Thanks, Phil

[@rickygibbs9403]

No, there’s no codes coming off at all very strange one

[@ReviveMyRide]

@@rickygibbs9403 Sorry I can't be more help, never come across this issue before and I'd rather be honest about it rather than start speculating! Thanks, Phil

[@banntheman7925]

Thank you for a great vid I have been looking at slk but the sellers do not have the service info can you get it from Mercedes?? Thank you again

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video! 😀 As you probably know, Mercedes moved to an electronic service record a while ago. The car owner can ask for a printout but I'm pretty sure they won't do it for someone who can't demonstrate that they are the owner (i.e. in this case, you). I would ask the seller to obtain the printout, otherwise, unless they have receipts, assume the car doesn't have service history and value it accordingly. Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil

[@WhatTimeIsIt999]

Can you show how ro reset the service message on dash

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi, sorry, I don’t have the car anymore, so I can’t show that part. Also, as the main part of the service was done at MB and I just did the “extras”, they reset it for me… thanks, Phil

[@stemcleeds]

Good tips there, cheers

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks, glad you liked the video and cheers for commenting! 😀

[@merlin1346]

I service the wifes W221 S class 3.0l V6 diesel for less than £100, the oil I buy in 20ltr drums.

[@ReviveMyRide]

@merlin1346 That's a good way to do it for a car that you know you are going to be keeping long term! 👍 But, if you want to retain the MB service history, you have to let the service center do that part. ☹ You can still save money by doing the extras yourself (as shown in the vid). Cheers, Phil

[@merlin1346]

@@ReviveMyRide We made a recent enquiry with a reputable garage as to whether they would accept a part exchange and they said they would even though there is no MB service stamps for the past 4.5years but there are receipt's for every item purchased on our cards. I sold my own very old jeep 6 months ago and the guy was not happy that there was no service history (an old car!!!) There is also a MB service garage near me who will quite happily fit none MB parts, but will a new owner know its not oem?

[@ReviveMyRide]

@@merlin1346 Hi, yes, you get a range of people out there when it comes to buyers. If you have done the servicing yourself, some are happy as long as you have receipts for service items. If you have an MB service garage near you who will service the car and give you the electronic record (or stamp in the service book), then most buyers won't look any further than that. TBH, if you buy good quality items, they will probably meet Mercedes OEM quality anyway. Mercedes don't make oil filters and air filters, they just get one of the reputable companies to make them for them.

[@Leadlegs]

I’ve called my local MB dealership, I’m due a B service too (dust, air, fuel, brake fluid) on my 17 plate S205 as per your post, and if I book into them for a ‘basic’ service, they inform I will lose the breakdown cover, paint warranty and other bells and whistles… irrespective of consuming genuine MB spares, then as for the e-service history, they inform they will record a ‘basic’ service was carried out against the ‘B’ service interval, I presume this is in line with your understanding?

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi @ICMSPLM I wasn't aware of this, so thanks for raising the point! I'm due in at Mercedes in the next week or two, so will definitely ask them about this! I've been doing a little bit of reading about the paint warranty. forums.mbclub.co.uk/threads/mercedes-paint-warranty.97063/ I'm not too bothered about the breakdown cover tbh... Thanks, Phil

[@riam1228]

Hi Phil, great video! Just. Just a quick question are Mercedes dealers okay with you requesting an A service if the B service is due? Do they try and push you towards getting a B service? Thanks

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi, I expect they will push you towards the service that is due but as you are the customer, you can request what you want. However, to keep your service history, you will need progress the service that due. In the video, I had the correct service done by Mercedes but then completed the optional extras myself to save some pennies. 💰😎

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

Well done and thank you for an excellent, informative video. Main dealer prices are a rip-off and you do wonder how they charge so much. Can I ask, which brake fluid tester did you use? Once again, thank you for a great video.

[@ReviveMyRide]

Thanks for your message, really appreciate it! I meant to put a link to the brake fluid tester but forgot! It was a Gunson 77002 and you can find it here! amzn.to/35CRF0Z Btw, I also tested it with new brake fluid with a little bit of water added, and it did detect moisture! Thanks, Phil

[@jonathanjones6657]

You’re an awesome friend.

[@ReviveMyRide]

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[@MGC.GT.1968]

Hi Phil, thank you for making this video, good information and to the point. The local main mercedes dealer wanted £600 to do the B service although my car service indicator was saying it was an A service. I used an independent (German Auto Centre) in Sheffield, that did the A service for £200 and they updated the service records online. They use genuine Mercedes parts or you can specify that they use lower cost non Mercedes items at a further reduced cost. I agree that items we can service ourselves safely at home is a great way to save money. Like the two cabin air filters for example as well. Well done mate 👏

[@jonathanjones6657]

Octopuses don’t have tentacles; they have arms. A tentacle only has suckers at its end, while a cephalopod arm has suckers for most of its length.

[@mari-fq6it]

Omg air filter so dirty😅😅

[@ReviveMyRide]

Yes it was! I'm blaming the previous owner! 😊

[@davidcameron7597]

Keep your eyes on the road, not the camera. Dangerous man.

[@ReviveMyRide]

Hi I understand your concern but don’t worry, I’m very safety conscious. I check my surroundings carefully before speaking. Speaking sections are actually a series of short sentences edited together in post. Thanks, Phil

[@tonynicholson2789]

Why buy a Mercedes. Cheap skate

[@ReviveMyRide]

@@tonynicholson2789 🤷‍♂️ why not have a Mercedes AND be cost effective?