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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 ●●