One problem related to battery has been reported for the 2000 Mercedes Benz 500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While in trunk of vehicle battery exploded withour warning. Vehicle was not running at the time. Consumer states when changing cd?s in the compact disc changer which is located in the trunk and while bending over to pick up the cd?s the battery which is also in the trunk exploded, causing severe damage to consumers spine.