Don't use anything on that type gasket.

MB head gaskets for that engine have embedded epoxy & during the heating/cooling cycles it will seal "pores" in the head/block surfaces.

When you first re-start the engine, do NOT install the radiator cap until the engine gets hot & then cools down.

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