MB exteded the airbag life to 15 years. There are several threads in the archives on this, including:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=17462&highlight=air+bag

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=54312&highlight=air+bag+replacement

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=32616&highlight=air+bag+replacement

I plan on replacing the seatbelts rather than the air bag. The belts have a daily use and exposure of the nylon to UV, dust, and air pollution, and are the primary safety system (after driving skills, tires, brakes, and suspension, that is).

Maybe Phil at Fastlane can tell you the price of a new cover for the bags.

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John

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