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    R129 soft top conundrum

    My finger points to the sharp parts of the mechanism
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    R129 soft top conundrum

    When I first bought my new-2-me R129 my daughter was 7 years old and the lap belts in the back didn’t impress me. I had proper seat belts retro-fitted and they were far better. The problem over the years is that the soft top is dragged over the seatbelt harness behind the rear jump seats and...
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    R129 Xenon headlight rubber replacement

    Hi Doodle, took the lens out and the glue holding the clear plastic from the body has perished. An easy fix and I’ve also treated the rubber to the ludicrously expensive merc rubber oil I use for the roof rubber on my money-pit of an R230. Next problem is that the glue at the top of the...
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    R129 Xenon headlight rubber replacement

    Fantastic, I’ll look for that video now. Many thanks Pete. 👍🏻 took the indicator lense out and the glass has come away from the body so Gona repair that and lubricate the rubber seal.
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    R129 Xenon headlight rubber replacement

    Morning all, Saw condensation on my passenger front headlight and on closer inspection, the thick rubber seal looks to have come away from the headlight. Has anyone fixed this or replaced the rubber? Can’t find anything in this on internet.
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    R230 - ABC Fluid level very low while engine running

    Got abc malfunction on my R230 the other day. Filled reservoir which was a bit low and it hasn’t come on again. The day before it gave the warning, engine noise in the cabin all of a sudden became louder at lower speeds. After topping up the reservoir the noise went away for 5 mins then came...
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    bonnet insulation

    I know this is a bit late but finally did mine on a 1999 SL500. Pad and glue and 2 clips came to £177, not much more than a patent part. I decided to go with the glue form Mercedes rather than spray on glue as have read that the spray glue doesn't last that long. Scraping the old destroyed mat...
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    £268 for R129 mirror glass😳

    Just thought i'd update. The ebay glass no good as it was a 2-pin and I need a 5-pin. Found someone who can repair the original (remove the liquid) for £45 + postage. Can't find a repair anywhere except the USA.
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    £268 for R129 mirror glass😳

    I’ve got one arriving from eBay so will see how that looks. If no good then it’s a call to SL shop and R129.uk in Kent. My SL is 22 years old this year so I’m impressed at how long it lasted, not so impressed that they don’t make it anymore for the car.
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    £268 for R129 mirror glass😳

    It’s permanently bronzed on the bottom half
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    £268 for R129 mirror glass😳

    Didn’t think about the SL shop. Will look now and if good value will keep the ebay one as a spare. I’m already spending a fortune on the old girl, new softie, rust on wings, interior redurb. It’s relative the R230 has already cost me £2k in extra repairs in last 12 months
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    £268 for R129 mirror glass😳

    Got the shock of my life yesterday when Mercedes quoted me £268 for wing mirror glass for my 1999 R129. Fortunately they don’t make it anymore. The only place I’ve found one is on eBay for £17. Heated but no auto dim. For a saving of £250 I can do without auto dimming, which I’ve not really...
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    Facelift R129 drivers side wing mirror glass

    Been hunting for a drivers side wing mirror glass for weeks but with no success. Went to dealership today and was told by the parts guy that they don’t make them anymore 😳😱😩. It’s the one that auto dims and after taking off the winter cover half of it is dark brown half ordinary. Anyone got a...
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    Someone key-ed in my car

    I had a metallic black Merc and some moron drove down the side of it and buggered off. I took it to a mate in Tonbridge who did a fantastic job, even repairing the AMG special metal front wing which was gouged. Even looking right up close you couln’t tell and the paint as matched perfectly. It...
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    2007 R230 SL500 tyres on 19" wheels

    I believe the Good years i have are run flats. Supposedly a real pain to put on according to some fitters. The Bridgestones that were previously on them were also run flat. I've always gone with putting the same type of tyre as the manufacturer of the car put on when new.
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