Agree with the above posters about sticky paint on the rest needles. Mercedes are aware of the problem and supply plastic sleeves to fit on the rest stops ; Part no:A 000,992 92 20., or you could make you own from fine electric cable insulation stripped off and cut to length. This might help.
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