Yes, Mercedes adds some special additives and sealants to their coolant. It will usually leave a white streak when seeping from somewhere. Also Mercedes coolant is specialy designed for the aluminum heads and blocks of a Mercedes. The usable life is about 3 years in reality, but some claim 5.

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