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Let's not get carried away.  There is plenty that can fail.  There are still pumps, sensors, relays, and a whole lot of electronics that aren't immune to failure.  These are cars, not iPhones.  I just replaced a $300 part that delivers washer fluid to the rear window on my B250e.  Technically, it wasn't a "maintenance" issue but nevertheless, S-happens.  Of course, I don't have to do oil & filter changes, but I still have to replace a $140 desiccant cartridge in the battery compartment as part of the car's annual battery check.