I've installed two.

10 years ago in my 1980 450SEL. Still looks great. No rust.

Two weeks ago in my 280GE.

Both were less exspenive than stock. MercedesShop might be ablt to get you OEM even less expensive.



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S, J.R. Brown
1986 280GE LWB Anthracite
1980 450SEL Champange
1981 Volvo 240DL UPS Brown