The question about whether the service schedule is now two years comes from looking at what's involved on MG's website where years 1 and 3 appear to show nothing is checked.
Three years ago a service for my Focus, including an MOT, at my local independent garage was £250.
The average hourly rate for a main dealer technician (they can't be called mechanics any more) is about £100/hour. This is to cover the technicians wages, as well as the service staff's, building and garage equipment, etc. etc.So anchoring to these price list then, the cost of the first service on a S5, is a spiteful £114.00.
Although this may appear as cheap, compared to some previous ICE owners.
Three years ago a service for my Focus, including an MOT, at my local independent garage was £250.