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’Benz specialist Peter Lennox suggests that you first check to make sure the thermo fan is working correctly, so check the fuse and relay there. He says leaves can accumulate in the fan shroud and between the radiator and air-conditioning condenser, which can reduce the airflow, so it’s worth removing the radiator and any leaves that you find.
IF YOU start it at least every week and run it for long enough to properly warm the engine, gearbox and diff, I would say you could follow the dealer's instructions.