This is my first time using this oil so I have nothing to compare it to. There is a permit for my car MB 229.5 I checked the lid of the canister with ultraviolet - the code from the UV ink was present, the lid and the canister were not damaged. The canister appears to be brand new. All stickers on the canister are pasted evenly. Bottling date 11/22 ordered oil 02/23. Original oil - I recommend!