Mercedes-Benz Parts And Accessories

According to RepairPal, based on 345 models evaluated across many brands, Mercedes-Benz has a Reliability Rating of 3.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 27th out of 32. As it's a luxury moniker, ownership costs are above average, its vehicles have a higher likelihood of having to be taken into a Mercedes-Benz service centre for repairs, and usually, repairs are serious enough that they can be pretty expensive.

There are outliers, too; some models can be a little more dependable than others. You might have better luck cost-wise with Mercedes-Benz C 350, for instance, vs. Mercedes-Benz ML 350. Either way, to avoid the service bay, and to keep maintenance bills down, you should take the best care of your ride possible. That means sticking to the service schedule in your owner's manual and, whether you're doing a big fix or a small upgrade, use only OEM parts and accessories for the job.

That depends on what your manual says; check it for specifics. Here's a few examples of what to do generally and how often to do it.

• Every 16,000 kilometers: get an oil change, replace the oil filter, and change the wiper blades
• Every 32,000 km: change the cabin air filter and flush and replace the brake fluid
• Every 50,000 km: inspect fluid levels and top them off as needed
• Every 100,000 km: inspect the suspension, steering, fuel, and cooling systems and replace the spark plugs if needed
• Every 150,000 km: inspect the electrical system, the belts and hoses, and the transmission

They're manufacturer-quality. That means not only guaranteed to fit but also including warranty support in most cases. They won't void your factory warranty your, either, unlike a lot of parts and accessories for sale on the Mercedes-Benz aftermarket.