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Mercedes-Benz 190 1982-1993 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.
190 Petrol (102.921)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190 Petrol (102.921) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190 Petrol (102.924 (2E-E))
( - 01/1985) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190 Petrol (102.924 (2E-E)) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(01/1985 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190 Petrol (102.924 (2E-E)) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190 Petrol (102.924)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190 Petrol (102.924) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190 Petrol (102.938)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190 Petrol (102.938) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190D 2.5 Diesel (602.911)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190D 2.5 Diesel (602.911) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
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
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel (602.961)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel (602.961) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
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
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190D Diesel (601.911)
(01/1985 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190D Diesel (601.911) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
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
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
( - 01/1985) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190D Diesel (601.911) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
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
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 1.8 Petrol (102.910)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 1.8 Petrol (102.910) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 2.3 16V Petrol (102.983)
( - 01/1985) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 16V Petrol (102.983) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(01/1985 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 16V Petrol (102.983) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 2.3 Petrol (102.985)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 Petrol (102.985) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 2.5 16V Petrol (102.990)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.5 16V Petrol (102.990) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 2.6 Petrol (103.942)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.6 Petrol (103.942) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E 2.6 Petrol (103.942)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.6 Petrol (103.942) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E Petrol (102.961)
(01/1985 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E Petrol (102.961) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
( - 01/1985) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190E Petrol (102.961) · ( - 01/1985)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
190E Petrol (102.962)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E Petrol (102.962) · (01/1985 - )

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the spark plugs
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
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
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system