I haven't considered the starter as it turns the motor over like a champ. Also there is no change in the rate at which it is turning over even after a minute of engaging the starter and it seems it is cranking by the movement of the engine. Veloce, Was there any noticeable difference in the cranking when your starter issue showed up?. This is my first MB, but with other vehicles I have owned there has been noticeable changes in the cranking (IE drained the battery, spinning noise, didn't engage). Palangi, I'll give cooling the starter a go.

Thanks, Brian