12v Socket for Dashcam

[jharar]

I am picking my new S205 C300d on Tuesday.
I have just found this does not have 12v Socket, How am I suppose to power my Dashcam?

I am sure most of the people got dashcam in there cars , How are you powering it up is the Hardwire only option.
Someone was telling me Mercedes come with Dashcam which means it will record everything, I am guessing thats only in the new Mercedes..

 

[Trickythemerc]

Hardwire every time for me.

 

[jharar]

Hmmm
Looks like I will have to hardwire it.
Does Mercedes dont have 12v socket anymore

 

[rf065]

My w205 estate has a 12V socket where the ash tray would have sat, (and one in the boot), I'm assuming if yours is new it was an option that was not ticked?

 

[jharar]

I don't have 12v socket at the front its replaced by USB where we can plug the phone for apple car play.

 

[jharar]

Anyone got write up or video, How to Hardwire the Nextbase Dash cam please..

 

[Trickythemerc]

I wouldn't hardwire a nextbase cam, just bin it and buy a blackvue....

 

[baxlin]

I use a piggyback fuse holder (you can choose whether you use permanent live or ignition controlled fuse to piggyback) and a trailing female ciggy-type socket. The dashcam’s original plug connects to this. I have always found enough room to hide this joint behind the dashboard, and I route the wiring behind A pillar and headlining trim. It should tuck in between the trim and the screen without compromising A pillar airbag.

But then I hate to see loose cables.

 

[merc estate]

Video on youtube, but beware, i could not piggy back the fuse it hit on another fuse.