Mercedes Repair and Maintenance
Expert Mercedes Service in Rockville, MD at MB Automotive Services
Expert Mercedes Service in Rockville, MD at MB Automotive Services


The Defining Attributes
of a Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are best known for several attributes, including:
- Engineering precision for safety, innovation and performance.
- Elegance and luxury, including state-of-the-art infotainment systems and plush materials.
- Timeless design with a balance of functionality and aesthetics.
- Advanced performance.
However, just because a Mercedes-Benz is engineered to perfection, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its problems. They require preventative maintenance just like any other vehicle, and parts wear out and need repair.
MERCEDES-BENZ MAINTENANCE
Staying updated with maintenance is pivotal for the longevity, fuel economy, and resale value of your Mercedes-Benz. The owner’s manual provides a maintenance schedule, but if you don’t have one, our team at MB Automotive Services can assist.
Mercedes-Benz preventative maintenance includes:
- Oil and Filter Change.
- Tune-ups.
- Top off fluids.
- Tire rotation.
- Coolant flushes.
- Cabin air filter replacement.
- Transmission flushes and filter changes.
- Engine air filter replacement.
- Brake fluid flushes.
- Tire balancing.
- Power steering fluid flushes.
- Alignments.
Flushes generally take place every 40,000 to 60,000 miles or every four to five years, whichever comes first. Each oil change also includes a thorough visual inspection to anticipate potential issues, such as checking the brakes or spotting fluid leaks.
Mercedes-Benz
Repair
Any component in the cooling system can fail or leak, including the radiator, thermostat, hoses, water pump and fans. Keeping the cooling system in optimal condition by flushing the coolant and replacing it every four to five years increases the longevity of the components and helps prevent overheating.
If you want to stay comfortable year-round, you must keep the heating and air conditioning systems maintained. Any of the components, including the heater core, evaporator, compressor, and condenser, can fail.
When the brake pads become too thin, the metal tab warns you to change the pads. If you don’t, the pads and the tab will score the rotors, which means your auto technician can’t machine them – you’ll have to buy new rotors. Other brake system issues include malfunctioning calipers, collapsed or broken brake hoses, rusted brake lines, malfunctioning master cylinder and malfunctioning ABS.
If the battery, alternator or starter fails, your Mercedes-Benz will most likely not start. The alternator charges the battery, so the starter has the power to turn the engine over. If you have a starting problem, don’t just change the battery, as a dead alternator or starter sounds like a dead battery in many cases.