I got mine in Feb- it is metal with plastic mounting plates. There isn't any visible damage on it near where the white paint came off. I guess one perfectly placed pebble can take care of one whole part of the star... not exactly the MB engineering I've grown to love.

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

I sent mine in and specifically requested a radiator badge.

They sent me a stupid lapel pin instead.

I'm still pissed about it.

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Toblin

'79 300D, "Liesel von Diesel", 235K

I kid proofed the house....but they still get in

I want to apply for one but unfortunately it says US residents only

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OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR, ONLY IN A BENZ

89 560SEC
90 350SDL (Rudolph)
91 350SDL (300SDL drivetrain)
87 BMW 635CSi (Swanhild)
89 BMW M6 (euro)
99 Suzuki Hayabusa (Only the fastest thing ever)

Hi y'all

Wanted to say that I just received my 250K mileage badge just now. They FedEx'ed it with a signature, wouldja believe.

I think it's quite nice, considering my cash outlay (minimal). My badge is of some sort of poured metal. It's rather heavy, so it probably isn't brass. Husband the Mech.Engineer is guessing that it's enamelled not painted. The kit came with a certificate in a nice cover. Also a catalogue for 'classic' yaya stuff. Whatever.

I guess if Chrysler had held onto MB we'd be getting these things of plastic. Apparently since MB went back to the Vaterland the quality is holding.

My experience, y'all's may vary.
sea ya
tami

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1987 300TD Turbo Wagon "Ti Blanc Stella!"
Carpe cervisium.
"If I owned Texas and Hell, I'd rent out Texas and live in Hell." -- William Tecumseh Sherman

Pretty much my experience and thought on the subject.

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'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.

I got mine last week, FedEx with Signature... Same construction as the one for my 82.... But this one wont see winter, so we'll see how it holds up....

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-Matt

EPA Section 609 Certified MVAC Technician
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Oil Burner Kartel Member #10

Ahh the smell of Diesel Fuel, it's like coffee in the morning!

My Car:

1982 300SD Turbo Diesel (231,500 miles!) RIP

1984 300SD Turbo Diesel Custom (235,500 mi on driveline.) - On Road!!

www.icsrepair.com

Mine also arrived FedEx with signature. Nice package. I clearcoated the badge before mounting it on the grille. No chips so far.

I prefer a horizontal line of badges on the grille to a vertical one (not that I'm anywhere close to getting a second with only 227000 on the '85 -- the '87 isn't even ready for the first one). The picture of that 240D is most impressive.

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

can you apply for 2 badges on the same form?

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06 VW Jetta TDI

Visit a friend in the states, take the form to his dealer, have the stuff shipped to his address.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

Not as I recall.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

One badge per form.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

ok so when i go to MB i should bring two forms, one for the 250KM and one for the 500KM?

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06 VW Jetta TDI

That's what I did. I mailed both applications in the same envelope and received the badges 4 weeks later.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys