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- (-) Remove A Class filter A Class
- (-) Remove A4 filter A4
- (-) Remove E Class filter E Class
- (-) Remove SL filter SL
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- CLA (2) Apply CLA filter
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- GLA Class (4) Apply GLA Class filter
- Grande Punto (1) Apply Grande Punto filter
- IQ (1) Apply IQ filter
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- Mondeo (2) Apply Mondeo filter
- Nemo (1) Apply Nemo filter
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- Punto (1) Apply Punto filter
- Punto Evo (1) Apply Punto Evo filter
- Qubo (1) Apply Qubo filter
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- S-Max (2) Apply S-Max filter
- S40 (2) Apply S40 filter
- S60 (2) Apply S60 filter
- S80 (2) Apply S80 filter
- SLC (2) Apply SLC filter
- SLK (4) Apply SLK filter
- Tipo (1) Apply Tipo filter
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- V50 (2) Apply V50 filter
- V60 (2) Apply V60 filter
- V70 (2) Apply V70 filter
- Viano (2) Apply Viano filter
- Vito (3) Apply Vito filter
- XC60 (2) Apply XC60 filter
- XC70 (2) Apply XC70 filter
- XC90 (2) Apply XC90 filter
- Ypsilon (1) Apply Ypsilon filter
Used Mercedes-Benz Alternators
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About Alternators
Mercedes-Benz alternators work in conjunction with the battery to produce power for the electrical parts of the car. Mercedes-Benz alternators function by turning the mechanical action of the car’s turning drive shaft into electricity. They do this through the use of rapidly-spinning magnets. This magnetic field in turn produces an electrical current, which is used to power the car electrics. The Mercedes-Benz alternator is also essential for re-charging the car battery, ready to provide the spark necessary to start the car next time.
Alternators are generally quite small in size (a similar size to a roll of toilet paper) don't weigh much and are usually located at the front of the engine.
Usually most modern Mercedes-Benz alternators are maintenance-free and may have a lifespan of a decade or more. Eventually, however, these rapidly-moving car parts start to wear out, made worse over time by dirt and extremes of heat and cold. At best you might experience lights that dim sometimes, or warning lights temporarily flashing on your dashboard. More seriously, a battery that is not being fully charged during motion may mean that your car is difficult to start, or that the ignition fails completely.
In some cases, such problems are put down to an older battery, but more often than not the real culprit is the alternator which is not successfully charging the battery. Check the voltage on your car which should be around 14 volts. Anything less than this and it is likely that the Mercedes-Benz alternator is worn out and will need replacing.
Mercedes-Benz trivia
- The longest sedan vehicle available in today's car market is the S-Class Pullman, at a mind-boggling 6.5 metres long. Bear in mind that the average length of a sedan is only 4.7 metres!
- Most people think of silver when they think of a Mercedes, but that iconic colour was an accident. Just before a race in 1934, the white-painted W25 was found to be 1kg over the weight limit. The paint was quickly removed, the weight limit reached, and the car won the race.
- That new car smell is always a delight, but a Mercedes owner gets to choose that smell. Perfume specialist Marc vom Ende created four different car smells for Mercedes Benz, called Sports Mood, Freeside Mood, Downtown Mood, and Nightlife Mood. They all smell a bit leathery.
- The Popemobile is a Mercedes Benz M-Class SUV. It's not a standard model, however, and has some added features like an inbuilt oxygen system and bulletproof glass.
- Karl Benz obviously gave his name to the company, but the Mercedes part of the name comes from the daughter of his customer and friend, Emil Jellinek. Her name was (obviously) Mercedes, and it's still surprising that her name remains so attached to the iconic car brand.