Mercedes Assistance

[GazM]

Try to start the car after it was parked up for 2 weeks. dead as a dodo. called MB assist and they sent out a very pleasent chap (in a nice R class). he was very helpful and managed to get the battery changed under warranty.
good to see good service still exists!

 

[219]

Good news .

If the car is likely to stand for lengthy periods , either a maintenance charger ( Aldi or Lidll sell inexpensive ones every so often and are clones of the more expensive CTEK ones ) , or if the car is left outdoors , a solar charger on the parcel shelf will keep your battery topped up and avoid this happening again .

Most modern cars with alarms and other electronics drain the battery and cannot be left for extended periods - not a fault but just the way it is , sadly .

 

[Silver CL55]

Good idea, I'll go and buy one today, anyone know if these solar types need to have a particular output?
Firstly for a w203 saloon classic, secondly for a W219 C CLS500?

Good news .

If the car is likely to stand for lengthy periods , either a maintenance charger ( Aldi or Lidll sell inexpensive ones every so often and are clones of the more expensive CTEK ones ) , or if the car is left outdoors , a solar charger on the parcel shelf will keep your battery topped up and avoid this happening again .

Most modern cars with alarms and other electronics drain the battery and cannot be left for extended periods - not a fault but just the way it is , sadly .

 

[cl55 amg]

These look like they have good reviews and cheap as chips..

Solar Battery Charger - 12v ideal for Cars, Caravans, Tents and Boats: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

 

[Silver CL55]

Looks like they only charge the battery through the cigarette lighter if the ignition is on?
Is this correct?
If so I reccon I would need to use the direct bulldog clips to the battery, pity, would have been very convenient.

These look like they have good reviews and cheap as chips..

Solar Battery Charger - 12v ideal for Cars, Caravans, Tents and Boats: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure