Battery mfg. date

Oct 31, 2019 | 01:35 PM

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Battery mfg. date

Hey Guys,

I could use some help deciphering the code etched on the side of my MB battery (0EM). It reads B62FB.

I’d appreciate the help.

Thanks!

-Rob

Oct 31, 2019 | 07:23 PM

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Call any MB dealer and give their parts guy your VIN. Should be able to tell you install date. Also, side or rear of battery will usually have a month/year sticker from dealer.

Oct 31, 2019 | 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Plutoe

Whats to decipher---its the part number of the battery and the strength 760 cranking amps

The code I detailed in the description mate “B62FB”.

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Oct 31, 2019 | 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by loden338

Call any MB dealer and give their parts guy your VIN. Should be able to tell you install date. Also, side or rear of battery will usually have a month/year sticker from dealer.

Ok thanks, I will check the sides but pretty sure there was no sticker like the Interstate MTP in my other car.

No surprise the MB dealerships around here are bloody clueless.

Cheers.

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Oct 31, 2019 | 08:05 PM

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Try this one:;

Feldmann Imports
4901 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55437

Parts:952-837-6350

Oct 31, 2019 | 08:20 PM

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I could use some help deciphering the code etched on the side of my MB battery (0EM). It reads B62FB.

-Rob

Do you need a new battery or looking for a replacement under warranty? It's not a specific battery than can only be purchased from a dealer. You can buy the size and amp battery needed at many auto parts stores and even Walmart.

Oct 31, 2019 | 08:37 PM

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i wonder if the OP is simply looking for the battery mfg date ... and if so, the code may not have been the correct one to read....yet?

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Nov 1, 2019 | 12:59 AM

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my mildly wild guess - Feb 2006...2016

your description/code resembles one in this thread/photo
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/de...r-age.2591834/

Nov 1, 2019 | 02:03 AM

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Nov 1, 2019 | 08:16 AM

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Look on the top of the negative post. There is usually a date stamp there.

90% of the M-B batteries I've seen since Interstate became the distributor have that stamping.

Nov 1, 2019 | 09:07 AM

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Correct! I’d like to confirm the battery mfg date based off the code etched on the top part of it.

Confused? Why? To what end?

Nov 3, 2019 | 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond g-

my mildly wild guess - Feb 2006...2016

your description/code resembles one in this thread/photo
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/de...r-age.2591834/

Pretty sure the etched date is 02/06: https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...y-battery.html

Too many intermittent things popping up lately. I took it over to AutoZone for testing and they said it was good although I am not a believer. The temps dropped quite a bit recently in VA which I was reminded of the other day. Now the LCD on my instrument cluster is acting up and the driver side seat controls. Checked all fuses.. I’m replacing it regardless for the peace of mind

Cheers.

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Nov 4, 2019 | 12:03 AM

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Interstate now makes the batteries for Mercedes. Check with your local dealer for a "blem" battery, MTP 49/H8. I got mine for $60. Retails for $179. Blem usually has a few scratches or may have been installed when problem was a bad alternator, etc. Interstate takes em back no questions, makes sure they are good. You dont get the warranty, but the price is right.