i have a 99 ml do i have to change the battery now. i want to do it by my self . pls help.

 

Is the battery dead or are you worried because of it's age?

 

worried because of its age and also what aftermarket battery i can buy coz the dealership cost about 200 dollars

 

you can do it if you want, its about time for it to go. and 200 for a battery is very reasonable.

 

It is a pain to change. I had mine changed out by Goodyear. Only charged me for the battery. You need to find a group 49. Not easy to locate. Cost was $109. Made by Exide.

 

$200 bucks is way too much ... just call roadside and have them changed it for you ... they always keep a couple of spare new batteries in the service ML. around $150

Denis

 

Guys, just a quick question. Where is the battery on the US spec models? On my model (Puch built) it is in the engine bay, and easy to access.

Thanks
Nick

 

Swiss Nick, same here...USA made.

 

I think that MB will change out your first battery free of charge the first time. Now that battery that they put in has a warranty of 4 years...if it fails within the first year, free replacement, 2nd year, you pay 25% of a new battery, 3rd year you pay 50% 4th year you pay 75%.

At least this is true on my w202...

Give MB roadside a call and see what they can do.

 

thanks for all your info