Why is Mercedes-Benz S-Class maintenance so expensive in Pakistan, and are there any reliable alternatives?

Reasons for High Costs:

Genuine Parts Import Duties & Taxes: Most genuine Mercedes parts are imported and attract high duties, taxes, shipping costs. This dramatically raises the cost.
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Limited Local Stock / Scarcity: Many parts for S‑Class especially newer models o r rare variants are not stocked locally, so they need to be ordered specially. This increases waiting time and cost.



Specialised Labor & Diagnostic Equipment: The S‑Class is a high‑complexity car with many electronics and systems. Not all mechanics / garages have experience o r tools to correctly diagnose electronic faults, which can lead to misdiagnosis and extra cost.

High Cost of Maintenance Items: Things like air suspension components, sensors, electronic control units ECUs, etc., are expensive. Even simpler items may cost more due to brand and quality.

Some Cost Figures:

Annual maintenance excluding fuel etc. for luxury vehicles like S‑Class can run in the hundreds of thousands of PKR depending on age and usage.


Genuine spares for S‑Class and AMG‑level parts are much more expensive than for entry luxury cars.
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Alternatives / Ways to Reduce Expense:

Using OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer parts rather than genuine Mercedes‑boxed parts can provide nearly the same quality at significantly lower cost.


Trusted aftermarket parts o r good quality reproduction parts, for non‑critical components, if you know the supplier’s reputation.

Finding a specialist mechanic o r workshop that focuses on Mercedes o r luxury European cars often they have better rates than dealerships for labor, but still high enough for quality.

Maintaining a strict preventive schedule: earlier small repairs cost less than letting small issues cascade.

Buying a car with full history, well maintained, so that hidden issues are fewer.