Mercedes me obd dongle, worth having?

[C240Sport97]

I have removed the dongle too.

It kept asking for permission on my phone each time I started the car - very annoying

And it protruded too much such that my feet would sometimes hit it - also annoying

 

[GLK]

I was offered it for free by MB but chose not to as it plugs into the OBD port and you then cant close the flap, So a bit messy for my ocd.

That's why I have three OBD ports: one hidden inside the dash, with Garmin ecoRoute+ permanently plugged in; the second one is next to the OEM, for occasional OBD dongle, to work with TorquePro app on the head unit, with removable cover I made myself; and finally the OEM port, with its cover nicely closed as nature intended

OCD is a wonderful thing

 

[Teego]

Anyone ever wondered why MB offer a free dongle?
Errrrrr they are driven by altruism and long term customer satisfaction?

 

[John]

I agreed to have one but I found that with my size 12 feet, I tend to strike it a lot as it hangs down from the diagnostic port.

The information it provided wasn't hugely valuable in any case.

I expect it is geared more towards "helping you" to use their services which probably explains why it is free.

 

[markjay]

I was offered it for free by MB but chose not to as it plugs into the OBD port and you then cant close the flap, So a bit messy for my ocd.

I removed the flap on mine (it comes off easily).

I have a splitter OBDII cable so can connect two devices simultaneously.

The Mercedes Me Adapter is permanently connected tucked behind the dash.