×
Get road trip ready
Up to 15% OFF selected tyres
Shop road trip ready deals with up to 15% OFF selected tyres
Tyres  /  Tyre NewsHelp & Advice  / Mercedes-Benz Car MOT & Servicing

Mercedes-Benz Car MOT & Servicing

Book your Mercedes-Benz MOT & Service at Blackcircles.com

Driving a Mercedes-Benz means enjoying performance, technology, and comfort in perfect balance. To preserve that experience, regular MOTs and servicing are essential. These checks help keep your vehicle safe, efficient, and performing to the high standards you expect.

Booking your Mercedes-Benz MOT or service through Blackcircles.com is straightforward. Just enter your registration, compare prices from trusted local garages, and book a time that works for you. Everything is clearly priced, with no unexpected extras—just professional care from experienced hands.

With over 2,200 garages across the UK in our network, you’ll always have access to high-quality servicing for your Mercedes-Benz. Whether you drive an A-Class or a GLE, we’re here to help you take care of it properly.

Does Blackcircles offer MOT & Services for Mercedes-Benz’s?

Yes. Blackcircles offers MOTs and servicing for a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. Our partner garages follow high-quality service procedures and use parts that match Mercedes-Benz standards.

Mercedes-Benz MOT & Service

You can book both your MOT and service in one simple step. This combined option offers convenience and may also be more cost-effective. All inspections are carried out using reliable, manufacturer-standard components, ensuring your Mercedes-Benz continues to perform at its best.

Coming soon

Mercedes-Benz MOT Only

If your Mercedes-Benz is due its MOT but not yet ready for a service, you can book an MOT-only appointment through Blackcircles.com. All MOTs are completed at DVSA-approved garages and cover key safety and emissions checks—such as brakes, suspension, steering, lights, and exhaust systems.

Whether you drive a C-Class, GLC, or A-Class, our network of over 2,200 trusted garages provides efficient, professional MOT testing. If any repairs are needed, the garage will offer a clear quote before carrying out the work.

You can book your MOT up to one month before its due date and still keep the same renewal date.

Book Mercedes-Benz MOT

Major Mercedes-Benz Service

A major service provides the most comprehensive maintenance and is typically recommended every two years or 24,000 miles. It includes everything found in a full service, plus additional component replacements such as spark plugs, air filters, and fuel filters, depending on your model. This option is ideal for high-mileage vehicles or those due for a deeper inspection.

Book Major Service

Full Mercedes-Benz Service

Recommended annually or every 12,000 miles, a full service includes oil and filter changes, brake and tyre inspections, fluid top-ups, and checks on key components. This helps maintain safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. All work is completed by trained technicians using high-quality parts suited to Mercedes-Benz models.

Book Full Service

Interim Mercedes-Benz Service

An interim service helps maintain your car’s performance between full services. It includes an oil and filter change, brake and tyre checks, fluid level inspections, and a general safety overview. It’s ideal for frequent drivers or those covering higher annual mileage.

Book Interim Service

Electric Mercedes-Benz Service

Electric Mercedes-Benz models, such as the EQB or EQS, still require regular maintenance to ensure they stay safe and efficient. Our EV service includes battery health assessments, braking system checks, suspension inspections, and tyre condition reviews. Work is carried out by garages experienced in electric vehicle care.

Book EV Service

Hybrid Mercedes-Benz Service

Mercedes-Benz offers a wide range of hybrid models—from the A250e and C300e to the GLE 350de—all of which require tailored servicing. At Blackcircles.com, you can book a Full, Major or Interim hybrid service designed to maintain both the combustion engine and electric drive system.

Each hybrid service includes oil and filter changes, brake and tyre checks, fluid top-ups and a full mechanical inspection—alongside hybrid-specific care such as battery system diagnostics and regenerative braking performance reviews. All work is completed by hybrid-trained technicians using quality parts.

Book Hybrid Service

Oil & Filter Change

Engine oil degrades over time and can lead to reduced performance or wear. A routine oil and filter change includes draining old oil, replacing the filter, and filling with oil that meets Mercedes-Benz requirements. This helps protect your engine and ensures smooth operation.

Coming soon

Other Mercedes-Benz Car Services Available

In addition to servicing and MOTs, Blackcircles.com offers a full range of maintenance options. These include brake disc and pad replacements, battery diagnostics, air conditioning servicing, and system checks. All carried out using quality parts by experienced professionals.

Learn More

Tyres for Mercedes-Benz

Tyres play a key role in your car’s safety, handling, and ride quality. At Blackcircles.com, you can choose from a wide selection of tyres for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including run-flat and Mercedes-approved options. Simply enter your registration or tyre size to compare prices and book local fitting.

Buy Mercedes-Benz Tyres


Popular Mercedes-Benz Models We Can MOT & Service at Blackcircles

 

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz EQC

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

 

How to book an MOT and Service through Blackcircles?

  1. Enter your vehicle details and select your service or MOT

    Start by entering your registration number and postcode to view MOT and servicing options tailored to your vehicle.

  2. Compare prices and garage availability in your area

    Browse our trusted garage network to compare transparent pricing and available appointment slots near you.

  3. Choose a time and date that fits your schedule

    Pick a booking time that suits your daily routine with flexible options across our network.

  4. Confirm your booking and pay securely online

    Secure your slot with our safe and reliable online payment system—booking your service has never been easier.

What is the difference between a Major, Full, Interim Car Service?

When choosing a car service, it’s important to understand what’s included in each type. Here's a complete breakdown of the differences between an Interim, Full, and Major service, showing exactly what checks and replacements are carried out.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

What is the difference between a Major, Full & Interim Hybrid Car Service?

Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialist servicing to keep them performing efficiently. Below is a complete checklist showing what's included in each level of Hybrid and EV servicing.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check inverter coolant ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
EV Motor Check
Visual check of high voltage cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Hybrid health diagnostic ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️


Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Checklist

This table shows a grouped list of what’s included in a standard EV service:

Service Item Included
Engine Area
Check inverter coolant ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Check horn operation ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️
EV Motor Check ✔️
Visual check of high volt cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️

Note: Hybrid and EVs benefit from fewer moving parts than traditional engines but still require dedicated servicing to maintain battery health, regenerative braking systems, and electronics.
 

Mercedes-Benz MOT & Servicing FAQs

Will a service at Blackcircles protect my warranty?

No. If your Mercedes-Benz is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, we recommend using an official Mercedes-Benz service centre to ensure full compliance.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz service cost?

Service pricing starts from £80. The final cost depends on the service level, vehicle model, and garage location.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz MOT cost?

MOTs for Mercedes-Benz models start from £25. Final prices may vary slightly depending on the garage.

How far in advance can I book my Mercedes-Benz MOT?

You can book your MOT up to one month before its due date, without affecting the renewal date.

How often should my Mercedes-Benz be serviced?

Mercedes-Benz generally recommends a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Always check your vehicle’s service schedule or onboard system for specifics.

Can I spread the cost of my Mercedes-Benz MOT & Service?

Yes. You can split your booking cost using PayPal Pay in 3. Any additional work will be quoted separately by the garage.

Buy new tyres at Blackcircles.com
Want exclusive motoring news?

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest EV, Performance, SUV & 4x4 content

Join our mailing listSign up
Back to news

Join the conversation

We love to hear from our customers. Connect with us today and let’s start a conversation.

PayPal
Representative Example: Purchase rate: 23.9% p.a. (variable). Representative: 23.9% APR (variable). Assumed Credit Limit: £1,200

PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are trading names of PayPal UK Ltd, 5 Fleet Place, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 7RD. Terms and conditions apply. Credit subject to status and approval, 18+ UK residents only. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are a form of credit, so carefully consider whether the purchase is affordable and how you will make the repayments. PayPal Pay in 3 is not regulated by the FCA. See product terms for more details and FAQs. Learn more about PayPal Credit.  Learn more about PayPal Pay in 3.