You could potentially have a poor ground. The instrument cluster uses a common ground that's made where the various pods screw together. There should be a metal strip under there that can become oxidized and make poor contact. It may not be the problem, but it's worth a look.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

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1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]