My US-spec 1984 300SD came from a free state that does not require a front plate. There were mounting holes for a bracket but no bracket. I remember ordering a bracket - believe it came from Performance Products. When it arrived it was a Mercedes part, so you may be in the same price range at a dealer. It was interesting to find that this bracket is not perfectly flat for the license plate mount - so the plate must bend a little bit to fit. It bends slightly in order to wrap more closely around the bumper. A little more aerodynamic, but maybe harder to find a plate cover if you wanted one.

The rear of your car looks roughly like my US-spec car, except I have bolt inserts at four locations and no holes. Can you measure the distance horizontally between two of the mounting holes/bolts? On my car it is a perfect match for a US license plate.

Very nice looking car.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles