I didn't know the CPS also caused misfires but it explains how the car gets more and more difficult to start as it gets warmer. I'll definitely have one shipped, and trust me - I've read too many times on here of folks not using genuine bosch parts and having troubles instantly. So I've got a ton of MB and bosch part numbers written down in my owner's manual lol.

And I replaced the battery in January or February, the Bosch one that was in it had an 11/06 sticker on it and it wouldn't hold a charge a moment after shutting her off. I'll change out the CPS this week and if that doesn't work, I can drive it to the town mechanic so he can take a look at the mechanical side of things.. But if it's an electrical or computer issue that's beyond either of us, the nearest MB dealer/service center is 25 minutes away. And they don't have good reviews on Google. Joy.