Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 2002-2005 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.
1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.961)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.961) · 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
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●
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 ●●
1.7 CDI Diesel (668.914)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.7 CDI Diesel (668.914) · 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
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●
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 ●●
1.9, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.991)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 80,000 km/48 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.991) · 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
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●
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 ●●

Repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 1h00
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h45
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 2h30
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h30
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h00
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h45–1h00
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 5h00
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h45
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h45
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 1h30
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 8h00
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