well it's time for me to breakdown and but a new battery.from what i can recall from this forum , the interstates are a good(if not better) replacement to the mercedes oe's.has anyone bought the mtp-93? i was wondering if it has feet on the side for the tray clamp? also is it a perfect fit into the battery tray?the interstate site does not give specs and so i;m looking for any info possible.
thankyou

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'95 s500 (bought for wife but can't bear to share!!!) 125kms
'92 legend 180kms
'88 tbirdturbo(fantastic car-only regular maint.)120kms
'87 mustang gt(gone)
'86 tbirdturbo(gone)
'85 mustang gt(gone-but not forgotten)

I am sorry, I can't answer your specific questions...but both of our Mercedes have them... seem to be good batteries... mine survived a bad voltage regulator... I was charging it every night for a week, until I replaced the regulator..

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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All three of mine have an Interstate...each replaced the OEM. They do have the "skirts" on the bottom sides of the case to anchor them to the battery tray...just make sure you get the correct group and size (the R129 has a weird skinny one to fit in the fenderwell recess in the rear).

Don't recall the product number(s) though, but they seem to do a fine job.

They don't get tested by harsh winters down here, but heat can take down lesser batteries...

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

well i have a Die Hard couldnt ask 4 better one

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1981 240D 32X.XXX km Totaled
1983 300D 28X.XXX km Sold
1993 300E 126.000 miles Totaled
1999 S320 76.000 miles


Will live forever.......

I've been told by more than one Mercedes mechanic that Interstate actually makes Mercedes batteries.

One dealer tech even told me that at Interstate truck regularly delivers their batteries with the Mercedes Benz label on them.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I've had the same interstate in my SE for about 8 years now. Must be a decent battery.

This post will probably kill it though.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

The 300E had an Interstate in it when I got it. It lasted 58 months. And I know for a fact my dad drained it in his parking garage at least twice before I aquired the car from him (I jumped him both times). I replaced it last winter with an Interstate.

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-Marty

1986 300E 220,000 miles+ transmission impossible
(Now waiting under a bridge in order to become one)

Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831799-post13.html
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831807-post14.html

Are the Interstate batteries better than the Optima batteries?
I've heard of some people using marine batteries as well.

i think i recall the same association and that's probably why i thought about going with the interstate.i called by benz dealer and they wanted $60.00 more for a battery for the same application!
ocean:i had thought about optima's but if you've seen the configuration of them you might think twice for MY application.the optima's have a good reputatation but they seem to be rather tall and my battery fits inside a well and has a cover over it.

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'95 s500 (bought for wife but can't bear to share!!!) 125kms
'92 legend 180kms
'88 tbirdturbo(fantastic car-only regular maint.)120kms
'87 mustang gt(gone)
'86 tbirdturbo(gone)
'85 mustang gt(gone-but not forgotten)

I just installed an MTP-93 in a '99 ML 430. The battery meausres 14 3/8 L and 6 7/8 W and H. The interstate website does have specs on all their batteries, but you need to dig to get to it. However, the site indicates the MTP-93 is 7 1/5 (?) tall. The dealer sheets show it as it is @ 6 7/8 tall, which is accurate. The feet on the battery are the same as the MBZ battery.

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Jim Herold--Current: 1987 190E 16V, 1999 ML 430--Past: 1971 280 SL, 1972 250

thanks a bunch , jim! i was worried that i'd get the battery home and find out that one of the dimensions was way out of whack! d'oh!! where about on the site did you find the specs?

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'95 s500 (bought for wife but can't bear to share!!!) 125kms
'92 legend 180kms
'88 tbirdturbo(fantastic car-only regular maint.)120kms
'87 mustang gt(gone)
'86 tbirdturbo(gone)
'85 mustang gt(gone-but not forgotten)

Interstate actually sells the Optima brand...

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

Interstate actually sells the Optima brand...
i'm not sure what you're trying to say but costco also sells optma.

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'95 s500 (bought for wife but can't bear to share!!!) 125kms
'92 legend 180kms
'88 tbirdturbo(fantastic car-only regular maint.)120kms
'87 mustang gt(gone)
'86 tbirdturbo(gone)
'85 mustang gt(gone-but not forgotten)

I recently bought a Douglas Battery. Apparently they produce batteries for MB. Battery was $75 vs. $180 for the 'official' MB battery.

I bought an OE battery for $115 and am very happy with it. I don't know who makes them but it has a made in Spain sticker on it. My diesel cranked over fast as can be this winter on those 0 degree nights. I like Interstate as well, but for the extra $20 I am a sucker for OE stuff.

I have another OE battery that I got out of my parts car, it was stone dead when I got it but now comes right up and holds a charge. It is currantly running a 30lb Minn Kota trolling motor and lasts all day.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200