Your Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a premium sedan – as such, it requires premium service.
Naturally, this leads to some anxiety about money, and how much you’ll have to spend on routine service and maintenance for your C-Class sedan.
How much does C-Class service cost? The truth is it depends!
There’s no one number – how much you’re charged will vary depending on a range of factors.
Today, our Mercedes mechanics in Melbourne explain three of the most common ones, including…
1) The service scope
As the proud owner of a C-Class sedan, you’ve probably noticed your dashboard light up with an alert when your annual service draws near.
In particular, you may have noticed that it’ll flash a message that says something like “Service A due in 500km” or “Service B3 overdue by 300km”.
Service A. Service B. Service C. Essentially, this is your Mercedes telling you what type of service it needs, with each service scope containing a specific set of different service and maintenance tasks depending on the condition of your vehicle.
And therefore, each scope also comes with a different price tag!
How much your C-Class service costs will vary depending on the service you need. As a general rule however, Service A is the most basic service, and also the lowest cost.
By contrast, letters that are further in the alphabet will generally represent a deeper – and therefore, more expensive – service, as the work included in the scope will be more in-depth.
2) How old your car is
What do Mercedes-Benz cars have in common with Swiss watches? Both are:
- Precise and expertly-engineered
- Extremely valuable, and retain their value as they age
- Durable and long-lived
As a result, both Swiss Watches and Mercedes vehicles are commonly handed down instead of being thrown out or scrapped!
So it’s no wonder that our Mercedes mechanics in Melbourne see so many older C-Class sedans populating Melbourne’s roads and rolling into our workshop.
Your vehicle’s age influences how much your C-Class service will cost – it should go without saying that an older model can have more maintenance and service requirements, which in turn can mean a higher service cost.
While Mercedes-Benz use high quality components, materials still break down over time. As an example, an older C class may have worn out an item that is not part of the normal service schedule, such as rubber suspension components that have developed age cracking.
This is just one example of how a car’s age can affect its service and maintenance requirements!
Do you drive an older C-Class? Ammstar’s Mercedes mechanics in Melbourne have worked exclusively on Mercedes vehicles for almost 20 years.
We’ve seen plenty of C-Class sedans, from the first generation all the way to the latest models. Trust us, we’ve seen it all!
3) Your driving habits
Mercedes-Benz Service ASSYST prescribes certain maintenance services for your C-Class sedan needs, based on projections about how long different components and parts are likely to last.
The issue is that these projections don’t always line up with reality.
Mercedes-Benz engineers create these projections based on optimal driving conditions in mind that don’t put as much strain on your car as the type of real-world driving that most of us actually experience.
For example, short, infrequent drives are actually worse for your Mercedes than long ones (click here to learn why).
Another example is if you use your C-Class as an impromptu delivery van. As a sedan, the C-Class isn’t designed to haul heavy loads (that’s what the new X-Class is for), as over time this puts additional strain on your suspension, brakes and engine.
These are just two examples of how your driving habits can cause raise the cost of your C-Class service.
Worried about how much your C-Class service costs?
Ditch the dealership – call Ammstar’s Mercedes Mechanics in Melbourne
Premium, dealership-level service without the price tag – no longer is this too good to be true!
And that’s exactly what Ammstar’s specialist Mercedes mechanics offer.
We endeavour to offer Mercedes owners in Melbourne a better level of service, without the associated cost. We’re driven to ensuring that your Mercedes C-Class service cost remains well within the affordable range.
Our Mercedes mechanics in Melbourne are genuine experts in the field. Thanks to almost 20 years of experience servicing exclusively Mercedes-Benz vehicles and high-quality parts, we’re able to offer your Mercedes-Benz service worthy of the name.
Give your Mercedes the right treatment – call our Fairfield workshop today on (03) 9499 9585, or our Moorabbin workshop on (03) 9555 5580.
Alternatively, click here to book online.
