You may be seeing "radiator plaques" issued by MBZ to recognize faithful cars and owners. Awards are made for cars with 155,000 miles, 312,500 miles, or 625,000 miles. The awards are actually based upon km not miles, hence the odd levels in miles. You can pick-up a application form at your local dealer or by contacting Mercedes-Benz USA, One Mercedes Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 or calling 800/FOR-MERC. Be prepared for a long wait. I sent my application in for the 155,000 award several weeks ago.

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Tony

1988 300E Metallic Blue Black/light Gray MB-Tex leather interior

MBCA Member