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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

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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.

Now all you need to do is transfer the hood star over as well.

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Originally Posted by suginami

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.

Paul,
It is true. I've had a wholesale account with Interstate for about 25 years. Since I'm semi retired now and Interstate has a warehouse in town, I just go and pick up a battery when I need one. About a year ago I walked in and was awe struck to see a pallet of white batteries with the blue star. I was told that I could look, but I couldn't buy. They were going to the dealer. I'm still not sure that Interstate makes the batteries and particularly since Hatterasguy bought a battery with a made in Spain label. To my knowledge Interatate has always operated from Texas so Possibly they have just contracted to be a distributation system. Regardless, you can't beat the regular Interstate battery.

Peter

My original MB battery was still good after 8 years but I figured I was pushing my luck so replaced it with same. Price of $135 at dealer seemed fair enough.