Active Charcoal Cabin Filter or Separate Charcoal filter?

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MLAM

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2013 W212 CDI SE
Hi all,

My dads W211 220 CDI is due a service soon.

It has option 581 fitted so it has Thermotronic Climate Control with the extra climate control's for the rear passengers.

I am a bit confused looking in the service booklet stating Dust Filter and Charcoal filter, does my car have a standard Active Charcoal Cabin/Pollen Filter or does it have a "normal" filter and another separate charcoal filter?

I've emailed a MB Dealer and they have stated that my car only has a Cabin filter but didn't delve into any further.

I've also emailed All German Parts and the very helpful chap called Jason came back with this:

"I have checked the parts on official Mercedes Benz Electronic Parts Catalogue and produced a quote for the Mahle filters based on the information therein. It would seem strange but correct that the car has a standard paper type cabin filter rather than a carbon version. Mercedes EPC does give a number for carbon but I am informed this is for left hand drive only and that they are different shape"

I have no reason to doubt what both the MB Dealer and Jason at All German Parts have said, I just want extra clarification from you guys if possible :)

Many thanks :)
 
I have no reason to doubt what both the MB Dealer and Jason at All German Parts have said, I just want extra clarification from you guys if possible :)

Many thanks :)

Seems strange that you are still asking?

Especially if the dealer and a german parts specialist have both agreed with each other.

Just saying.
 
If it's like my car...it has both. But wait until you get a few more replies.:D
 
If it's like my car...it has both. But wait until you get a few more replies.:D
Haha well as stated both MB and All German Parts have said only one filter in it.

https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_eur/

Even if it is a standard paper one it is better to use a carbon activated one. Many companies do an upgrade carbon filter.
Thanks for the link, Jason did say Mahle do list a Carbon one but it wouldn't fit my car as it is listed for LHD cars.
 

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