Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 0h30–2h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–250£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h00–1h30 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz B-Class accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the Mercedes-Benz B-Class accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz B-Class accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Class 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920), 170 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (266.960), 170, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 BlueEFF, LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 CDI Diesel (640.940), 200 CDI Diesel (640.941), 200 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.980), 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960) | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| B-Class 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (270.910), 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 180 CDI Diesel (651.901), 180 CGI, LPG LPG,Petrol (270.910), 200 CDI Diesel (651.901), 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 200 CGi Petrol (270.910), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (270.920), 220 CDI Diesel … | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| B-Class 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 160 d Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (282.914), 180 D Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 180 D Diesel (654.920), 180 Petrol (282.914), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 Petrol (282.914), 220 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (260.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 250, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (260.920) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |