AND the Mercedes part number for it is:
000 800 80 75
(The triple Zero prefix means it's a Standard Automobile Type Part Generic)

AND it sure does look like the "Incorrectly Engineered/Length Challenged " problem they sold you.

There is mention of a 124 XXX XX XX type part number with a round actuator type housing for
a certain serial number series of chassis. [Only the Shadow Knows]

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'84 300SD sold
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