Rear lens seal - where to buy ??

[86560SEL]

Other than the dealer, can anyone recommend a good online site where I can buy a taillamp seal for my 1985 Mercedes?

I did a search on a couple of Mercedes parts sites that has some seals, but none listed for the rear lens. Is this going to be a dealer only item?

Thanks.

[Strife]

I don't think that there is a 3rd party supplier for my SL, I looked around a lot; maybe you will be luckier. I was very lucky to find a set on ebay for about 1/2 the going rate (about $100 EACH!). I'm surprised that no one is making them - for most people, you find out you need them when there's no more metal to hold the taillights in...

[420 SE]

Try here - listed at about $30 US

http://www.mercedes-parts-online.com/

I've not used them so I can't comment on whether they are any good.

Theyv'e also got them listed on this site at $32 US

Cheers

fastlane sells them, see link below. they are mercedes part number
126-826-00-91 they are the same left to right.

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?header=header.jsp&footer=&product=1268260091&partner=mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=1OM0ZVBJM1P705J81Z

Originally Posted by Strife

I don't think that there is a 3rd party supplier for my SL, I looked around a lot; maybe you will be luckier. I was very lucky to find a set on ebay for about 1/2 the going rate (about $100 EACH!). I'm surprised that no one is making them - for most people, you find out you need them when there's no more metal to hold the taillights in...

fastlane also has them for your SL
Left side

Right Side

[86560SEL]

Thanks!

BTW - I wonder why they are so much more expensive for the SL? I do not recall the lamps being that much larger, unless a thicker seal is required.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by 86560SEL

Thanks!

BTW - I wonder why they are so much more expensive for the SL? I do not recall the lamps being that much larger, unless a thicker seal is required.

Because it's an SL!

[Hatterasguy]

Fastlane, make sure they are OE. You don't want aftermarket seals.

SL parts arn't cheap.