I don't know what kind of drain pan you're using or how much trouble you have with a half dozen or so little screws with an 8MM head.

I have removed the hush panel underneath 210 cars and 203 cars which are some of the newest with no trouble at all. A 1/4" ratchet, a short extension and an 8mm socket plus about three minutes and that thing is out of there. Takes no longer to put it back in place.

I have a couple of drain pans that will slide under any MB that I've tried. If you're driving an SL or an SLK, maybe they won't, but I expect that they will.

Come on folks, life is not a bowlful of Cherries at every turn. Put a just a little bit of effort in your work!