I broke down and smashed the right tail light. loosened the bolts on the trunk mount bracket on the left side accessed through the med kit hole, and the right through the broken taillight. i loosened the lock mechanism. I pushed the trunk lid foreward just enough to get the latch to release. I'm sure glad I didnt pry anymore I think I was about to break something inside the lock. Thats typical of me to have a problem like this. Two months with a wingnut stuck in my trunk latch. Haha!:
By the way the best way to smash the taillight out without damaging things is to place a length of 2 by 4 over the lense and hit with a mallet.
Thanks to everyone all for the help,and to the sponsors of the forum which I am very grateful to. I do appolagise for not replying for so long. I have had a busy summer trying to work,play and fix up the Benz.