OK....Update....I have tried to have the BRAND NEW battery re-charged and was told that it is now totally dead...not sure I belive this so I talked with a NON dealer garage in Ann Arbor, MI.

I think that this is very reasonable for a Benz.....for $143 which is 1 1/2 hours worth of troubleshooting they will tell me whats wrong withthe car....compared to the Dealer at $400 plus....of course.

Acura...NEVER, Lexus, NEVER....they simply copy the Benz look and feel without the re-sale.

Thanks for all the notes and now I have my 95 Mercedes Wagon to sell...Under 90K miles, $5000 and runs.....ye ha