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Originally Posted by G-Benz
No, it's not normal.
My initial guess would be that the previous owner was not happy with the candlepower of the current bulbs (US spec headlights on these cars ARE pathetic IMHO) and went for some high-watt xenon-type bulbs or something in an effort to improve nighttime visibility. The circuit overheated from the current draw, hence the melted leads.
I also suspect that the OEM fuse probably blew when they were first switched on, so the PO "wisely" replaced the fuse with one of a higher amperage...surprised your car didn't just catch on FIRE!
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G-Benz and others are correct. The previous owner must have put higher wattage bulbs.
Go to the link below and then click further on the small picture at the bottom of the linked page. that will give you an idea of what the light assemblies look like.
I put them on my 1989 300TE and the difference is amazing.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/productpage.aspx?pid=102238&name=European+Headlight+Assembly
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