SLK55 same spark plugs for 10 years

[stuartdenton]

Having just purchased a 05 SLK55 I have noted from the service history that the spark plugs have never been changed. The car has only covered 28500 miles and has a full Mercedes service history. What do people think, is this a problem or should I wait until the next service to get them changed. One problem that I thought of is they may take some getting out.
thanks

[PositronicRay]

They may have been replaced, but by an indy and not recorded. If you have no running issues then I'm sure they can wait until the next service.

[stuartdenton]

hi thanks for the reply, the car is running great so will take your advice.

[r129sl]

The interval is 4 years or 60,000miles (I think). I'd have thought they will be fine for a while yet.

[CaptainRAVE]

Mine have been done every 4 years as they should be. Seems a little OTT to me, but everyone I speak to say it should be done. They can probably wait until your next service.

I would highly recommend getting the transmission fluid done too, especially if it has never been done. Did mine earlier than necessary, but noticed a huge difference in shifting.

[stuartdenton]

CaptainRAVE said:

Mine have been done every 4 years as they should be. Seems a little OTT to me, but everyone I speak to say it should be done. They can probably wait until your next service.

I would highly recommend getting the transmission fluid done too, especially if it has never been done. Did mine earlier than necessary, but noticed a huge difference in shifting.

Hi Thanks for your comments will get both matters attended during the next service

[MattyB_]

CaptainRAVE said:

Mine have been done every 4 years as they should be.

I've been led to believe it's more due to the issues removing them, more than anything. And for what it costs (assuming not at a main dealer!) then it's not worth putting it off.