M.B.DOC:

I am not disagreeing with you. MB recommendation is always good.

I used Mobile 1 synthetic ATF by following the advice of MBCA's technical director who has over 1,000,000 miles on his MB fleet (even more than Larry). See his post at:
http://db.mercedes.cx/mb/200105/26/0022.html

I have no problem what so ever with my power steering.