Not sure about that but i always go with Bosch whenever i need a new battery. I had one in my VW camper for five years, till i sold it(the camper that is). and it was only used for about four to six months a year and never gave me any trouble at all.
Stu
Stu
Yes, pretty positive.
My last one was definitely a Varta and had separate cells (if thats what you mean) too and had a Mercedes Sticker etc with part numbers on.
I replaced it last summer with a Halfords Calcium saving approx £40 I think.
Anyone else know any more?
My last one was definitely a Varta and had separate cells (if thats what you mean) too and had a Mercedes Sticker etc with part numbers on.
I replaced it last summer with a Halfords Calcium saving approx £40 I think.
Anyone else know any more?
Silly question - but why does it have to be the *same* brand that MB use? Surely any quality battery of the same size and fitment would be suitable? 
Bosch, Halfords, Varta - all good quality brands IMHO
Will
Bosch, Halfords, Varta - all good quality brands IMHO
Will
Will said:Silly question - but why does it have to be the *same* brand that MB use? Surely any quality battery of the same size and fitment would be suitable?
Bosch, Halfords, Varta - all good quality brands IMHO
Will
Good point.
Stu
It is not a silly question. It is maybe me being silly. Some years ago I got a battery (made for MB but without the logo). It lasted for years (in a number of cars) and the acid left over was used to rejuvenate a number of other batteries. At the time the cost was about a third of the MB battery. Batteries here have a hard life and are sometimes used to help start vintage tractors which do not have alternators.
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I always use bosch batteries, the high end ones have a 3yr guarantee. Some of Bosch's dealers even give a lifetime guarantee!
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My original MB batttery was made by Hoppecke, but I replaced it with a VARTA Blue Dynamic series. There are 3 grades of varta and I went for the mid grade but took the chance to upgrade the capacity at the same time. check fit if you go for a non MB battery !!! Varta has always been my choice to date and I have had no negative experience.
My original MB batttery was made by Hoppecke, but I replaced it with a VARTA Blue Dynamic series. There are 3 grades of varta and I went for the mid grade but took the chance to upgrade the capacity at the same time. check fit if you go for a non MB battery !!! Varta has always been my choice to date and I have had no negative experience.
Sorry to butt in but (as a the new owner of a 99T c250) was looking for info on a batteries. your threads have given much info, thanks. Ended up getting a Varta silver 100ah from Hughs-Aylesbury Merc for £70incl vat (on promotion) which was less than some discount stores and Harpenden Merc who wanted £114+vat. it pays to ring round!
