Cost $130. Local Interstate distributor wanted $121 for battery only (MTP-93), including tax. MB dealer wanted $130 + $110 labor + appt, but suggested that I call RA that my battery needed a jump, and then ask for replacement instead. It's not a real complicated install, but I'm glad I had RA do it, at least the first time. Plus didn't have to leave my house, no lifting, MB warranty.... Seems like a deal to me.

BTW, mine was original in a 99 ML430, so lasted almost 7 years. I'm told 4-5 is average.

In LI NY roadside is $182.50 total, same as dealer. I just replaced mine at dealer as precaution. Six years old.

Gee. I'm in Westchester. Next time you need a battery, go over the bridge and call RA. Save you $50.

Interstate dealers pay about $80 for the MTP93. I should know I am one, $121 is a bit high!

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Yes, I used the roadside assistance and had them bring a new Mercedes battery, it cost about $130, but it was worth it, because they changed it out, saved a trip to the dealer (or a shop) and did the job right there on the spot, IN THE RAIN.

The convenience of it made it really worth it!! The old battery was kind of old too. It worked for me...

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Roadside charges the same amount as "over the counter" battery at your dealership, they come out at all hours and most of the time they have the radio code. My service advisor told me if it comes into the shop they charge labor to change a battery. I think my last one was $120 or so, I think your LI NY ripped you off, unless they overcharge on all their parts

So Road Side will come to your residence, and do the install for free... just charge you what the battery costs?

Most Sears stores have a battery check and swap area; you drive the car in and all is done right there in a few minutes. These are very good batteries from my experience and the International model that fits the ML is about $115 --- I am not really too sold on Interstate batteries; they have a network, but I think a Sears Diehard is a better item and it fits perfectly. There is no extra charge for installing a new battery if it is needed either.
Check it out when you need to replace one!?

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Is the Diehard Interantional just a regular battery?
I thought it had something to do with my car being a Euro.

So RA will only jump?
If you ask them when they come to change the battery how would they know to come with the right battery as may car is a 83 500 SEC?

Still apparently from the threads you can't call & ask them for a new battery.

True you go to the dealer & they will charge you labor

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If RA charged you labor the dealer ripped you off, and I would report them to MBNA. This seems to be the case in the North East dealerships, tell them the car needs a jump and then indicate the age of the battery the RA, if its not on the truck he picks one up at the dealer. RA is one of the only good deals at MB its for lifetime, fuel, jump, tire,etc. At your home on the road at work or at the mall, they will call back and tell you when they expect to be there, most of the time with your radio code in their posession

My first road side battery change in my 98ML cost me $130. However my second change, out of wattanty, cost me $225. I was shocked and called MB Road Side assistance and they told me that the dealers can in fact charge for service. I have two dealers within 50 miles and since I ws closer to the "other" dealer that is who they sent -- both times. I called my dealer ant they told me that they charge the $130 for the battery and a service charge of $25 for road side assistance. So watch out!!! Road Side service is NOT FREE.
Mike

RA came & changed my battery for $140
cost of battery just 3 weeks ago...

If the battery is bad I believe the specs say they should change it w no service charge but $25 service chaege is fair

You might want to appeal it...

Good luck

I guess it does depend alot on the MB dealer or tech

To be fair 50 miles is pretty far
takes them time out of there way

Mine was Keyes in LA & they are about 3 miles away

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l just did mine today...no biggie...lt took me about 1/2 hour....My battery was close to 5 years old.....l didn't want to take the chance of it dying on me....lt cost me $154.00 (Canadian) at the dealership......

Mb Ra Will Come To Where Ever You Are At Anytime And Replace The Battery Without Labor. I Went To Florida For Vaction For 9 Days. I Came Back And It Turned Out I Left My Radio On And Drained The Battery Completely!!! Try To Jump Start It But Nothing Happened. Called Ra And They Came Within The 30 Min And Replaced It And All For $121. It Was A Steal. Started My Car And Went Home.

"Anywhere" is a bit misleading. They won't send a service tech out 100 miles for a jump start. It is up to the individual dealers as far as how far they WILL go. MB I think expects 50 miles out of them, but the dealer can tell them to use an asp (alternate service provider) for a jump or flat. MB will still pay for that too. But you might not get a battery replaced, just a jump. Some urban areas in big markets you have nothing to worry about, but in the middle of Nebraska along I80 you might have to take what you can get. (OK waiting for the service tech in the middle of Nebraska to post next )
Gilly

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