Logbook User Guide
Full information on setting up the logbook and its functions can be found in this PDF.
The presented functions are dependent on the particular vehicle model, the individual configuration and the particular market.
Mercedes-Benz Logbook
Digital Extra
Your Digital Logbook almost writes itself: record all tax-relevant data of your company car by app.
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At a glance
At a glance - This will save you time and money in the future
- Without any additional hardware: Your journeys are automatically recorded
- Easily categorise journeys with just a few clicks in the app
- Automatic categorisation of journeys to work
- Export the Digital Logbook directly from the app for the tax return
- Keep an overview in the dashboard
The Digital Logbook of the future - electronic instead of pen and paper
Commuting to work in your company car every day, several times a week to customer appointments and a quick trip to the supermarket in the evening. Keeping a complete logbook is time-consuming and inconvenient – even though it can have tax benefits compared to the 1% rule!
The logbook takes over the recording of your journeys automatically. You can simply categorise these as private journeys, business journeys, journeys to work or mixed journeys and with just a few clicks the logbook data are provided for the tax return. Store frequently visited addresses to benefit from automatic categorisation.
Your advantages at a glance
- Exact recording instead of flat-rate regulation can bring tax advantages
- Provision of all Digital Logbook data for your company car directly from the app
- Easy to use - both during setup and registration as well as in daily use
For more information on the functions and setup of the logbook, see Product Information > Setup / User Guide
Note on use
To be able to take trips into account for tax returns, you have to document them properly and completely in a transparent way. The logbook merely provides the technical basis for this.
Changes or additions to Digital Logbook entries in the app must be made within seven days after being recorded. All uncategorised journeys are automatically saved as "Private" after seven days.
Product information
- Category
- Comfort
- Provider
- Mercedes-Benz Italia S.p.A.
- Note on use
- Term: monthly | cancellable on a monthly basis; 12 months
Please talk to your tax authority and clarify the specific requirements before setting up the logbook.
How do I use the logbook on my smartphone?
The Mercedes-Benz Logbook App for your smartphone is available for iOS devices in the App Store™ and for Android devices in the Google Play™ Store.
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2. Order and enable
Shop at your convenience: Order the Digital Extras that are available for your Mercedes. These Digital Extras are then enabled automatically and the invoice amount is debited using your preferred payment method.
3. Use
The best link to your Mercedes: You activate and manage the Digital Extras in your account on the Mercedes-Benz website.
1. Mercedes me ID
Simply register and pair up: create your account on the Mercedes-Benz website and pair it with your Mercedes.
2. Order and enable
Shop at your convenience: Order the Digital Extras that are available for your Mercedes. These Digital Extras are then enabled automatically and the invoice amount is debited using your preferred payment method.
3. Use
The best link to your Mercedes: You activate and manage the Digital Extras in your account on the Mercedes-Benz website.