No uncommon for a metal pin to bend or break off in those mirrors. Fix can be as easy as making yourself a new pin to hold the spring in place. See W210 Side View Mirror Spring Failure - I fixed one! for a few solutions.
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Len
'59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta
'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
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'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles
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