I know sixto! The MB forums have a chat about this annoying feature which seems programmed into US cars only, not the european ones. As if our lawyers scare them about some crush issue potentially..??

Im searching for sensors and microswitches to defeat the monster and have tried triggering the latch again, maybe putting a placebo bolt into its hold space..

Its a widely frustrating feature! Thanks for the comment..Post if you see any clues!