si4710p0008a

Service Information: Check gas system

Type si · topic 47.10 · version 0100 · 2013-11-25

Applies to: MODEL 212.035/041, 242.848, 245.233

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 47 Fuel system, powertrain energy supply › 47.10 Fuel tank — Series 212 (models 035, 041) · Series 242 (models 848) · Series 245 (models 233)

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.40 Fuel tank/filling fixture — Series 212 (models 035, 041) · Series 242 (models 848) · Series 245 (models 233)

EinPAS 45 Data/information › 45.20 Information/measures › 45.20.20 Service information — Series 212 (models 035, 041) · Series 242 (models 848) · Series 245 (models 233)

SI47.10-P-0008A

Service Information: Check gas system

19.11.13

MODEL

212.035/041, 242.848, 245.233

According to the specifications of ECE­R 110, the composite material gas reservoirs installed in the above-mentioned vehicles are designed for a service life of 20 years as of the production date and must then be replaced.

According to ECE­R 110 and national legislation, regular inspection of the gas system must take place during this period, e.g. as part of the gas system inspection (GAP) in Germany. The check takes the form of a visual inspection only and must be performed by persons and authorities authorized to do so.

In order to rule out damage to the gas reservoir or valve, we expressly point out that further checks which require removal of the valve and gas reservoir are not authorized by Mercedes­Benz.

Hydraulic pressure tests, like those carried out in Italy on steel gas reservoirs, must not be performed on gas reservoirs made of composite material.
This can result in initial damage to the gas reservoirs. In this case, contact the respective technical workshop manager.

When installing parts, it must be ensured that the gas reservoir is only transported to the vehicle in the supplied protective packaging and that the gas reservoir is handled with care.