Mercedes-Benz 200 - 500 1984-1996 Maintenance Plans

This schedule outlines the main maintenance jobs and their indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, the specific engine, and the manufacturer's recommendations. For full details regarding operations, sub-tasks, and technical specifications, please consult our technical manuals.
250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962)
Standard service, ( - 06/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962) · Standard service, ( - 06/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, (07/1993 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962) · Standard service, (07/1993 - )

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Check the exhaust system ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Gas (104.942)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Gas (104.942) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Gas (104.942) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, (07/1993 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Gas (104.942) · Standard service, (07/1993 - )

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Check the exhaust system ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 / 260 E Gas (103.940)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 / 260 E Gas (103.940) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 / 260 E Gas (103.940) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 CE, Cabrio Gas (103.983)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 CE, Cabrio Gas (103.983) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 CE, Cabrio Gas (103.983) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 CE-24, Cabrio Gas (104.980)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 CE-24, Cabrio Gas (104.980) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 CE-24, Cabrio Gas (104.980) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960)
Standard service, ( - 06/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960) · Standard service, ( - 06/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, (07/1993 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960) · Standard service, (07/1993 - )

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Check the exhaust system ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 E, -TE Gas (103.983)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 E, -TE Gas (103.983) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 E, -TE Gas (103.983) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
320 E, TE Gas (104.992)
Economy service Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 320 E, TE Gas (104.992) · Economy service

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
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 ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, ( - 07/1993) 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
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 320 E, TE Gas (104.992) · Standard service, ( - 07/1993)

Job 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 ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Standard service, (07/1993 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 320 E, TE Gas (104.992) · Standard service, (07/1993 - )

Job Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Check the exhaust system ○●
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 ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●

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