Battery Query

[pikeg]

Hi folks, Apologies if this question has been asked in the past.. But I have a 2013 C180 Coupe which I bought back in November 2020 and whilst cleaning it a few days ago I thought whilst I was in the engine bay I'd check the date stamp on the negative battery post.

Looking at the post it had 08/13 stamped on it, so if I'm reading it right that means its from August 2013, which is around the time the car was built.. The battery works/charges ok and the car starts and runs totally fine..

So question is, would you change the battery purely based on its age? Surely an 8 year old battery is considered bad now?

Any suggestions would be great

 

[Blobcat]

I’d only change if it warrants it, no point in changing it if it’s working perfectly…

 

[mioba]

MB batteries are top. I am on the secomd on my 2004 W220.

 

[pikeg]

Ha thats true! I was thinking the same to be honest.. A few people on youtube etc say to change after 6 years but if it works why change it

I was curious to see what other owners thought

 

[EmilysDad]

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Any suggestions would be great

if it aint broke ..... don't fix it

 

[sonic]

My May 2011 212 is still on its original battery, my wife's 171 battery almost lasted 10 years. Both were Varta.
If it works don't fiddle.