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Mercedes-Benz Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Rotate and Inspect tires Inspect Brake system Inspect Exterior lamps Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Interior switches Inspect Steering & suspension Inspect Transmission fluid Inspect/Adjust Fluid levels Inspect/Adjust Parking brake Inspect/Adjust Throttle Linkage Inspect/Adjust Tires (air pressure) Inspect/Adjust Windshield washer nozzles Inspect/Lubricate Door hinges & latches Inspect/Lubricate Hood locks Inspect/Lubricate Sunroof glides Inspect/Read Fault codes Inspect/Reset Service indicator light Inspect/Service Brake pads, calipers & rotors Inspect/Service Climate control system Inspect/Service Exhaust system Inspect/Service Exterior lamps Inspect/Service Fluid leaks Inspect/Service Interior lamps Inspect/Service Steering & suspension Inspect/Service Windshield wipers & washer Inspect/Tighten Drive belts Replace Air filter Replace Brake fluid Replace Cabin air filter Replace Coolant Replace Engine oil & filter Replace Fuel filter Replace Spark plugs

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services Mercedes-Benz Air Filter Replacement The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 25,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Change Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. The filter should be replaced at this time a well. This service should be performed every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 50,000 kms or 2 years, can cause brake system damage. Mercedes-Benz Cabin Air Filter Replacement Over time the Cabin Filter(s) will accumulate dirt, pollen and debris which can leak in to the passenger compartment if left unchecked. They should be replaced every year or 25,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Coolant Replacement/Flush Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Differential Fluid Replacement - Front Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Differential Fluid Replacement - Rear Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Drive Belt(s) Replacement Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 70,000 kms. Mercedes-Benz Fuel Filter Change The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to performance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced at the mileage interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz Rotate Tires It is important to rotate the tires from front to rear every 8000-12000 kms so that they wear evenly. This may not be possible on some vehicles because of directional tread design or rim size differences. Mercedes-Benz Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval.

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As five-seat hatchbacks go, there’s plenty to commend about the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. It’s got loads of room inside thanks to a flat floor, a decent sized boot, and the highly-set seats are designed to improve visibility. However, the car itself has been around for a while now – it was originally launched back in 2006 and the mild facelift in 2008 was a slight nip-and-tuck job rather than anything drastic. Thus the price bracket and its aging years mean some might be disappointed with the quality of the interior when compared to a more modern, expensive Merc like the C-Class. All models in the region are fitted with sports suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard, however don’t be fooled into thinking this is a hot hatch. Even though you can get a 190bhp turbocharged version, the B-Class is designed to be driven with comfort, rather than racing in mind. Power is sent through the front wheels via a CVT automatic gearbox, and ratios can be selected via the gear stick. The B-Class has been highly commended for its crash-test safety and comes as standard with airbags at the front and side, ISOFIX mounting for child seats in the rear bench and its hazard lights automatically flash in case of any collision. Its sandwich-floor which makes for great practicality has a side benefit too – in the event of a head-on crash, the engine and transmission are designed to slide under the passenger compartment, keeping the passengers secure. It’s a rare sight on the roads of the region and that may be down to its price. Though you always pay a premium for a Mercedes, the B-Class is priced far above its competition – especially when compared to one of the best all-round hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-b-class/

The mid-size Mercedes-Benz executive sedan has been around since 1993, though the current third-generation model hit the market in early 2008. It’s the Mercedes rival to the likes of the BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4 and other left field contenders away from the Germanic three, such as the Cadillac CTS and Infiniti G37 sedan. Depending on your tastes, you can choose your C-Class in traditional Elegance trim with the trademark three-pointed star sitting proudly on the leading edge of the bonnet and eucalyptus wood adorning the interior, or for the more sports inclined amongst you, there’s Avantgarde. Here, you get smoked tail lights, extra chrome flashes on the outside, chunkier five-spoke alloy wheels and aluminium highlights in the cabin. Most noticeable of all is that the star moves to sit proudly in the centre of the grille. Naturally, the hardcore C63 AMG version follows on from the Avantgarde, but with even more overt displays of sportiness – not to mention the monster 6.2-litre V8 under the bonnet. But if you’re bank balance doesn’t stretch that far, fear not, because there’s a C-Class for every pocket ranging from the entry-level C180K ramping up to the C350. All combine refined engines with smooth shifting automatic gearboxes and rear-wheel drive. And if you don’t want your neighbours to know that you can only stretch to the base model, you can always ask the dealer to delete the badges off the rump for you so they’ll be none the wiser. The interior is nicely finished, if lacking a little character – but then, that’s a trait of all German sedans. There’s space for three people in the back, though anyone sitting in the middle of the rear bench might find their legroom is compromised by the pronounced transmission tunnel that runs through the car. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-c-class/

The CLC is the latest version of the C-Class Sport Coupe, which is essentially a shorter three-door hatchback version of the C-Class sedan. And although the 2010 CLC looks like the latest 2010 C-Class – same headlights and oversized Mercedes roundel in the centre of the grille – it’s is essentially the same car as the C-Class Sport Coupe that was first launched back in 2001. Though Mercedes is keen to stress that the latest CLC has 1,000 improvements over the original C-Class Sport Coupe, fundamentally the platform that underpins the car is more than 10 years old. It’s the Mercedes alternative to the likes of the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. That’s not to say it’s a bad car, but it’s not a newly developed car like the CLC’s four-door sedan brethren. Still, for those looking at their first step into Mercedes-Benz ownership it is a cheap way to start – the price differentials at the bottom end of the range aren’t too great, however once you get into CLC 350 territory, you’ll find the equivalent C-Class costs a good 30,000Dhs more. That CLC 350 is the top of the range model available as the CLC line-up is one of the few within Mercedes that doesn’t offer a hardcore AMG version. Space is good up front, but somewhat limited in the back owing to the sharply raked rear screen, which impedes on overall leg, shoulder and headroom. The driving experience is pretty good, if not quite as honed as the bigger models within the Mercedes family. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-clc-class/

If you’ve always wanted the luxury and performance of an S-Class executive sedan, but just couldn’t live with the four-door layout, then the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is the car for you. Using the aforementioned executive barge as its base, the CL redefines just how large a two-door coupe can really be. It’s been around since 2006 and could be considered to be the Mercedes rival to the Bentley Continental GT. For such a large car, it’s extremely well-designed – one key feature is the lack of B-pillar, meaning that you can drop all four windows to create an uninterrupted void that runs from the windscreen all the way back to the aft or the rear seats. It has quite a presence on the road, therefore if you’re looking for something that garners respect and you don’t want an SUV then the CL might just be for you. Unlike the S-Class, where it’s much better to sit in the back than at the front, the CL is all about the driving performance. The lowliest CL on offer is the CL 500 which comes with a 388bhp 5.5-litre V8, however most buyers within this part of the world take their pick from the two AMG versions on offer. The lesser of the two is the CL 63 AMG, which has to make do with a 6.2-litre V8 that produced 525bhp, but for sheer extravagance it has to be the CL 65 AMG. There may only be only digit difference on the name, but these two AMG models are very different animals. The 65 features on the all-time great engines list – a 6.0-litre V12 with 612bhp. Performance is rather spectacular. But then you’d really hope so given the near one million dirham price tag. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-cl-class/

In the ever-burgeoning range of cars that makes up the Mercedes-Benz family, you could be forgiven for getting a little lost at times. Platforms are shared across naming conventions, the same engine can be found in everything from a roadster to an SUV and plenty else in between, and sometimes old models are dressed up to look like new ones, even if they’re not. It’s also rather confusing. Which brings us onto the CLS – a four-door coupe version of the previous generation E-Class. The CLS was first launched in the region back in 2005 and due to be replaced by a new model based on the latest E-Class before the end of 2010. Still, as it stands the current CLS is an interesting proposition. Naturally, because of that swooping coupe-like roof shape, the CLS isn’t as spacious in the back as the E-Class, but it’s superb for transporting smaller members of the family around in. In fact, we think they might be somewhat spoilt back there. As with many large Mercs, lots of kit is the order of the day in the CLS – you can have more leather wotsits and electric gizmos than you could ever dream of. Engine-wise it’s the usual Mercedes affair, starting from the CLS 300 with a 231bhp 3.0-litre V6 then stepping through CLS 350 and CLS 500 levels of performance all the way up to the range-topping 6.2-litre V8 CLS 63 AMG. All are rear-wheel drive, all have smooth automatic gearboxes and all provide plenty of driving thrills. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-cls-class/

Anyone whose job requires them to visit such destinations as Frankfurt or Munich for a three-day conference will no doubt be well versed on the merits of the back seat of the Mercedes E-Class, for it is the taxi driver’s chariot of choice in Europe. But you shouldn’t let this put you off Merc’s executive sedan, because if an E-Class can stand up well to this kind of daily abuse and lunar-travelling mileage, your meagre run to Abu Dhabi and back every day would be tackled with ease. The latest E-Class arrived on the scene in 2009 and has drawn criticisms from some camps for its styling, with specific regard to the treatment of the front headlights. The angular-shaped individual lights jars against the design of other cars in the Mercedes line-up. But away from that point of contention, it’s the same trusted sedan shape that the German marque has been peddling since the E-Class was first introduced in the mid 1990s – although mid-size sedans have been a Mercedes staple since the ’50s. As with all Mercedes models, there’s a raft of engines on offer starting with the frugal E200, and stepping up in performance – and price, through E250, E300 and E350 before ending up with the top-spec E500. But if that 388bhp 5.5-litre V8 executive sedan still isn’t enough, there’s always the E63 AMG and its 525bhp 6.2-litre V8 that’s ready to roast the rear tyres at the merest prod of the throttle pedal. Equipment levels are high with alloy wheels, real wood trim and leather trim available across the different trims. Everything is finished in a high quality and there’s decent space for all onboard, plus a pretty reasonable boot – those de rigour golf bags would be happy back there. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class/

Though the new-for-2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe might share its name with the executive sedan, it’s actually built on the platform of the entry-level sedan, the C-Class. Indeed, the predecessor for this E-Class Coupe was the Mercedes CLK. So rather than following what Mercedes might like you to think in this being an all-new model, it’s actually just the CLK for 2010. Nevertheless, the E-Class Coupe is a rather nice machine – if you can get over the individual squared-off headlight look of the front end. Being a two-door coupe means that this E-Class is not as practical as its sedan sibling. The rear seats are a decent size, but are really only for children or those of a shorter stature than anyone of average height. However, the interior is finished in high-class materials if lacking a little fizz and sparkle – though that’s to be expected from any modern Mercedes model. But it’s in the driving is where the E-Class shines. Because of its shorter length and lighter weight compared to the bigger four-door, the Coupe feels a little more involving out on the road. This isn’t a sports car – an Audi A5 is actually the better car to drive – but for long slog journeys, the E-Class would be a great companion. A Convertible version of the E-Class is also available, with the same engine line-up as the Coupe. This ranges from the entry-level E 250, through to the E 350 and tops out with the E 500. There are apparently no current plans for an AMG version, which is surprising – don’t be too astonished to see that change in the future. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes ... nvertible/

The word ‘icon’ is overused in the modern day. However, there really is no better word to describe the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or Geländewagen, to give the SUV its proper German name. In our SUV-loving part of the world especially, the G-Class is held in huge regard. That’s no mean feat for a car that first went on public sale in 1979 and has remained largely unchanged ever since. When most modern cars are facelifted after three years and replaced every six, a car that’s been on sale for 31 years is positively ancient. The G-Class is destined to stay in production until 2015. Therefore, you can’t really compare the G-Class to anything else on the road. Though it has all the modern creature comforts buyers want and expect nowadays, its still essentially a 1970s platform. It doesn’t have complex air-system or electronic torque distribution systems, rather, the G-Class features all-time four-wheel drive and electronically-locking differentials. It’s rather crude on the road – though that is part of its charm. However, it’s out in the dunes that the G-Class performs best. Two versions are offered – the first is the G500 with a 295bhp 5.0-litre V8. It’s a pretty rapid beast, the big engine is eager to release its full potential at any given moment. However, feels very weedy when compared to the true G-Class – the G55 AMG, the car favoured by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The G55 AMG has a 5.5-litre V8 that is capable of transporting the 2.5-tonne SUV to 100kph in less than 7.5seconds onto a top speed past 200kph. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-g-class/

With the likes of the Audi Q7 and BMW X5 appealing to buyers all around the world looking for a extremely able car that’s capable of carrying the full family, it was only a matter of time before Mercedes-Benz got in on the act too. And in 2006, the three-pointed star introduced the seven-seat GL-Class to the market – it went on sale in the region in 2007. Even though its name might suggest a relationship to the iconic G-Class, the GL shares nothing with the old stalwart and is actually a development from the M-Class. This means whilst having excellent off-road credentials – backed up by all manner of clever Mercedes electronic gizmos – it’s also a brilliant on-road car. Two versions are offered locally – the GL 450, fitted with a 4.7-litre V8 with 340bhp and the more potent GL500 with a 388bhp 5.5-litre V8. Both come with a seven-speed gearbox which divides power between all four wheels – there’s an active four-wheel drive management system that adjusts the amount of drive going to individual wheels depending on the conditions under each of the tyres. Being a flagship within the Mercedes line-up, the GL-Class is positively dripped with equipment – though as is always the case with the premium German marque, you do pay a privilege for this luxury. However, the fit and finish of the interior is untouched. Yes, a GL-Class may cost nearly 50 percent more than a just as capable American SUV, but it delivers so much more on the luxury stakes that it could be considered good value by many. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-gl-class/

The smallest SUV offering from Mercedes-Benz is the GLK – and as the name suggests, follows in the vein of its bigger sibling the Mercedes GL-Class. However, unlike the GL-Class which is designed to be one of the most competent off-roaders on the market, the GLK is designed more for smooth tarmac rather than rutted wadi beds. That’s not to say the GLK doesn’t have all the technological bells and whistles for it to do a decent job on the tricky stuff, you just feel that it would rather not get its low-profile tyres too dusty. Rather than being developed as an all-new model from the ground up, the GLK uses a development of the platform from the C-Class sedan. The GLK arrived in the region at the tail end of 2008 and is the German’s brand first real attempt at a Compact SUV. It hails from the boxy-school of design that gives it a certain rugged and strong appearance. With seating for five and a reasonable sized boot, the GLK is a good choice for a small family looking to go up in the world. The raised seating position of the GLK gives the driver a good view of the road ahead. Like most Mercedes models sold locally, equipment levels are quite high as standard, though you do pay a certain premium for all the niceties over other European rivals. Power is provided by a choice of two V6 engines – a 3.0-litre with 231bhp and a 3.5-litre with 272bhp. Both drive all four-wheels of the GLK through an extremely smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-glk-class/

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a firm favourite amongst SUV-loving buyers the world over. Now in its second generation, the Mercedes ML offers a something for those looking for a practical alternative to an executive sedan coupled with a raft of extra abilities that will see it tackle some complex terrain with ease. First introduced the world over back in the late 1990s, the ML has undergone many changes in its lifetime. An all-new generation was brought to market in 2006 which brought with it new levels of quality, practicality, technology and luxury. The interior is sharply designed and able to carry five people in comfort. The active four-wheel drive system can shuffle power between all four driven wheels, plus with the optional off-road package you get electronically controlled differential locks for serious off-road conditions. The M-Class comes with air-suspension (option on ML 350, standard on others), which gives a smooth ride on tarmac, but allows the car to be lifted away from danger at low speeds when off-roading. Three engines are offered starting with the 3.5-litre V6 ML 350 with 272bhp and rising to the mad-cap ML 63 AMG with a 510bhp 6.2-litre V8. The mid-range ML 500 with its 388bhp 5.5-litre V8 offers the best mix of on and off-road performance and standard equipment. All versions are fitted with a seven-speed automatic gearbox and a raft of electronic driver aids including ABS anti-lock brakes with brake assist, hill start assist, electronic stability control with acceleration slip control plus plenty more complex systems to help the ML keep moving on the rough stuff. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class/