Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1998-2005 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.940)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 50,000 - 70,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.940) · Maintenance system

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 50,000 - 70,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960) · Maintenance system

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
160 CDI Diesel (668.940)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 160 CDI Diesel (668.940) · Normal conditions

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
160 CDI Diesel (668.941)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 160 CDI Diesel (668.941) · Normal conditions

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
160, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 50,000 - 70,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 160, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960) · Maintenance system

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
170 CDI Diesel (668.940)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 170 CDI Diesel (668.940) · Normal conditions

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
170 CDI, -L Diesel (668.942)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 170 CDI, -L Diesel (668.942) · Normal conditions

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
190, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.990)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 50,000 - 70,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.990) · Maintenance system

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
210 Evolution, -L, LPG LPG,Petrol (166.995)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 50,000 - 70,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 210 Evolution, -L, LPG LPG,Petrol (166.995) · Maintenance system

Task Service A (service indicator) Service B (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●

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