need to replace wing mirror - w210 estate

[yellowbenzene]

hello,

my w210 estate's driver side mirror has been knocked off by some idiot who did the same to 2 other cars parked nearby and neglected to leave any insurance details (there are 2 other side mirrors on the road and one passenger-side mirror, presumably belonging to the culprit!).

unfortunately the glass component has been driven over and is now unserviceable.

having been quoted a ceiling of £400 by an independent specialist for full replacement of the mirror (housing, motor, etc) I am now wondering if it's possible to replace the mirror yourself? I'm no mechanic but am prepared to give it a go. It appears as though you can buy a full mirror setup for about £100 online.

any advice from those in the know? thanks.

 

[nick mercedes]

hello,

my w210 estate's driver side mirror has been knocked off by some idiot who did the same to 2 other cars parked nearby and neglected to leave any insurance details (there are 2 other side mirrors on the road and one passenger-side mirror, presumably belonging to the culprit!).

unfortunately the glass component has been driven over and is now unserviceable.

having been quoted a ceiling of £400 by an independent specialist for full replacement of the mirror (housing, motor, etc) I am now wondering if it's possible to replace the mirror yourself? I'm no mechanic but am prepared to give it a go. It appears as though you can buy a full mirror setup for about £100 online.

any advice from those in the know? thanks.

The mirrors come in 3 parts, the base unit, the glass and the cover, which comes from MB in colour so no need to paint anything.

Has you mirror cover survived?

 

[yellowbenzene]

cover has survived although it's hanging off at a funny angle. will have a proper look once I am back from the doctors' and maybe put up some pictures.

 

[yellowbenzene]

problem solved, local garage is fixing it for £25 inc OEM parts.

 

[jefrs]

That's very cheap, the driver's side is not only heated but self-dimming too, and the glass may be colour-matched to the tint of your windows.

BTW they are very easy to DIY.

FYI the motorized unit comes with the glass and is frighteningly expensive -
- but could be fitted by a 7yo in about 10 minutes,
- and just as easily removed if you leave them folded back.