Engine - oil and filter change
Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Check condition of poly-V-belt
Clean water drain in air/water duct
Check head & fog lights
Check brake, tail, license plate lights & turn signals
Check wiper blades & washer jets
Check emergency brake adjustments
Check hood struts
Check belts
Check radiator, hoses & reservoir
Check battery, cables & terminals
Front & rear tire condition
Front & rear suspension components
Check struts & shocks
Check alignment
Check wheel bearing
Check muffler, cat. converter, pipes, hangers
Clean water drain in air/water duct

Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
Check coolant level
Brake system (pads & rotors)
Power steering
Windshield washer system
Active Body Control (if applicable)

Reset maintenance service indicator in instrument clutter

Function check
Check parking brake
Audible warning system (Electric-hydraulic brake system) - SL only
Check Eletric-hydraulic brake system brake unit - SL only
Replace brake fluid
Replace combination or dust filter
Check thickness of brake pads, front and rear
Correct tire inflation pressure
Check inflation pressure of spare tire (where applicable)

Leakage - Major components
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
Visually inspect condition of front axle ball joints, rubber boots
Visually inspect condition of rear axle ball joints, rubber boots (GL, M, R)
Visually inspect condition of driveshaft flexible discs (C, CL, CLS, E, S, SLK, SL, CLK, G)
Visually inspect condition of steering mechanical components, rubber boots
Visually inspect propeller shafts, universal joints and collapsible sections (GL, M, R, G)