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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 03:02 AM
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2005 S430 Battery Issue

I am 2000 miles from my stored S430. A family member has been starting it for me and driving a few miles now and then. The battery is now dead and will not respond to a trickle charge per family member. I know the battery is over three years old (was installed by previous owner). My questions are: What is the best battery to go back with ? Can my family member with basic mechanical skills (but not a mechanic) change it out OK, or is the Mercedes more complicated ? I see Interstate battery sells one for over $250 (MT5 AGM). That about right ? Since it will be in storage, should I go with a less expensive battery ? Recommendations ? Thanks.
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 05:36 AM
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Call Mercedes roadside assistance and they will come install a new official oem mb battery with no labor charge . No matter the year of the car

They are the best quality batteries for this car and yes there are numerous reports of people causing electrical damage trying to replace the battery themselves . Also a number of reset procedures may need to be done , which your family members may not know how to properly do but Mercedes roadside will
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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Tusabes, I'm not sure if Mercedes will provide any roadside assistance unless you have had your car serviced by them within the last calendar year. I think they changed their policy a a couple of years ago. http://mercedes-benz.custhelp.com/ap...ce-coverage%3F

USMCJS, I bought my last battery from Advance Auto. The price of the battery was $195 but I'll PM you a coupon code if you are interested where you can get 30% off so it will end up costing about $165. It is a autocraft battery with 900 CCA and is comes with a 3 year free replacement and a 7 year warranty. It is an AGM battery.
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All Mercedes can purchase individual roadside assistance serrvices, as the chart noted . You just can't get "complimentary" (free) roadside assistance services . He will be purchasing a battery , not asking for a free jump start , flat tire change, lockout , tow or fuel delivery .

He can always call and ask the exact Cost
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