Had a chat with Mercedes parts on Friday, these guys are very helpful -

There is a bedding compound recommended by MB but this maybe a later addition if the problem surfaced after some years, I say this as the main EPC database didn't have the requisite information at first glance. Should have more info next week when seals arrive.

My thoughts are this is a design flaw, no way would the seal make a join at the rear corner as it 'dog legs' before meeting the down strut, unless it was filled previously but dropped out.

If members have 124 wagons it maybe an idea to check your situation which can easily be corrected, however if the mastic has been used on the seals you may need to replace.

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)