 well done and thanks for the feed back. Oh if only more readers would do the same
I can't speak for the 'F' Problem because my car is manual what I do know from readers and mails I receive is that the battery condition and charge is a real must for the 'A' Class as I have said and I know you all appreciate everything on a modern car runs off the alternator or battery and when you engine is on tick-over in traffic etc more on the battery, and yes the manufacturers still insist on putting on yet more components auto wipers lights for vanity mirrors in visors etc why who going to see the misses in the dark anyway?
Joking aside the battery has a life cycle, ironic the original batteries seem to last longer than their replacements either way 3-4 years and real consideration needs to be given to at least charging them from time to time, more of course in the winter months, that way we avoid the problems experienced by so many owners .
Well done and I'm pleased you resolved your problem without on this occassion spending £2000 plus as some have been forced to do | 
