That's the guide for the main engine harness. It consists of two pieces, a lower channel and a top cap over the channel to enclose it. Both pieces are still available, about $12-$15 each. Mercedes calls it "Protective tube: cable harness mounting". P/Ns:

Top: 103-159-01-13
Bot: 103-159-02-13

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
MBCA member

Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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