What does the Warranty cover?
New and Demonstrator Mercedes-Benz vans.
Mercedes-Benz will repair or replace manufacturing defects in material or workmanship which arise during the warranty period free of charge.
Note that the certified warranty only covers the vehicle as manufactured by Mercedes-Benz and does not cover any modification, accessories, bodies or other goods or services supplied by a third party manufacturer.
What doesn't the Warranty cover?
If the defective materials or workmanship do not relate to manufacture, then the repair or replacement of the defect won't be covered by the Warranty.
This means that the warranty will not cover defects caused by (including but not limited to) the following:
- Ignoring any instructions contained in the owner's manual or failing to correctly respond to any warning lights or messages in the vehicle that appear on the dashboard information system.
- If you misuse your vehicle - including not driving it in accordance with the instructions in the owner's manual, driving at excessive speeds, engaging in competition or motor sports or exceeding the vehicle’s capacity in regards to use, application or load.
- Failing to service or maintain the vehicle according to the manufacturer's recommendations or at the prescribed intervals as defined in the owner's manual.
- If servicing, maintenance or repairs are performed by a non-authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer which causes a defect.
- Modifications in engine output or vehicle specifications without Mercedes-Benz’s approval.
- If a defect is caused by non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts, accessories, supplies or service products which are not approved by Mercedes-Benz.
- If a defect is caused by any modification, bodywork alterations or incorrect fitting of an accessory to your original Mercedes-Benz after its manufacture by a non-authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer. Third party products or services may be covered by a warranty provided by the relevant third party manufacturer or supplier. Your authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer may be able to provide you with contact details so that you can enquire as to whether a third party warranty may apply.
- Defects caused by improper care or cleaning methods or the use of cleaning materials, fuels, fluids or lubricants not approved by Mercedes-Benz.
- If a defect is a result of normal wear and tear on items and consumables such as, but not limited to, spark plugs, wiper blades, lubricants, brake pads, brake discs, clutches and tyres.
- If a defect is caused by external influences such as plant and animal substances, storms, hail, fallout, bird or animal droppings, pollution or other environmental impacts, or from events such as water ingress, accident damage or vandalism.
- Vehicles which are subject to specific warranty arrangements with Mercedes-Benz New Zealand.
What is the Warranty Period?
Depending on the van you purchase, the following warranty periods will apply:
Vito, eVito, Vito Tourer, eVito Tourer, Sprinter and eSprinter:
The Warranty Period is 5 years (60 months) from the Vehicle Warranty Commencement Date or until the vehicle has travelled 250,000kms, whichever occurs first.
The vehicle warranty commencement date is on:
- the date the Vehicle was first registered; or
- if the Vehicle is not registered, on the date the Vehicle is sold/delivered to the customer or once the Vehicle has travelled in excess of 300 kms (whichever occurs first, unless covered under a separate warranty agreement)
Batteries:
Factory Fitted 12 V Batteries: Battery warranty periods vary depending on your vehicle and between private and commercial use^. Please see Warranty Statement for full warranty period terms.
Factory Fitted High Voltage Batteries: The warranty period is 8 years (96 months) from the Battery Warranty Commencement Date or when the Vehicle with which the Battery was purchased has travelled 100,000 kilometers (eVito Commercial, N1 produced up to 03/2022), or 160,000 kilometers (eVito (produced after 03/2022)/EQV/eSprinter), whichever occurs first.
^ “Commercial Use” means using the Vehicle for commercial purposes or public transport purposes such as a taxi or other hire, rental, rideshare or charter vehicle (including on a part-time or casual basis).
When the warranty ceases to apply?
The warranty ceases to apply when:
- Vehicle is assessed as a write off, repairable write off or total loss;
- Odometer reading cannot be determined as accurate as a result of it being inoperative (except where this is a manufacturing defect), tampered with, altered, disconnected or removed from the vehicle; or
- Vehicle becomes unroadworthy or unregistered.
- When the applicable warranty period has expired.
How do I get assistance to correct a manufacturing defect?
We will do everything we can do to get you back on the road as quickly and as effortlessly as possible.
Here are some things you should know to speed up the process.
- Present the vehicle to an authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer immediately or as soon as practicable after a defect arises that may be due to a manufacturing defect.
- Have repair work under the warranty carried out by an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer using Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
- You must permit the authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer to fully inspect the vehicle. Some repairs, diagnosis or replication of the defect may not be possible with only one inspection, so you may need to make more than one visit to an authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer
- Some parts may be removed and replaced as part of a repair under the warranty. Any parts which are removed will become the property of Mercedes-Benz.
What costs are not covered?
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand’s liability in all circumstances will, whenever permitted by law, be limited to the repair and replacement of any defective part or parts or the payment of the cost of any such repair or replacement as Mercedes-Benz New Zealand in its sole discretion determines to be appropriate. To the fullest extent permitted by law the warranty does not cover any contingent, indirect or consequential loss resulting from defects (including without limitation penalty rates, down time and freight/load loss).
The Warranty does not cover (a) servicing, maintenance, tyres, consumables, normal wear and tear, the alignment of front and rear axles, wheel balancing and tyre rotation; and (b) any consequential damage incurred or repairs required if you continue to operate the Vehicle after the defect arises.
Other terms and conditions
Mercedes-Benz takes all precautions which are usual and reasonable to ensure the quality of materials and workmanship in its products.
Vehicle Warranty exists for the benefit of any subsequent owner of the Vehicle during the applicable Warranty period. This Warranty does not apply to Vehicles covered by a specific warranty arrangement with the Company. Where a Vehicle is subject to such an arrangement, the terms of that specific warranty shall apply.
The warranty applies to all new Mercedes-Benz vehicles registered on or after 1st August 2022.
The warranty is subject to further terms, conditions and exclusions. This is a summary of the main benefits, terms and exclusions of the warranty and is not to be taken as a warranty document/statement. Please refer to the warranty statement provided at delivery or contact your authorised Retailer for all terms, conditions and exclusions of the warranty.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all implied warranties and guarantees are excluded.
The warranty statement is issued by NZ Commercial Distributors Limited.
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