Yeah, this is a rip-off to be sure, MB says in the TSB that the dealers were supposed to do it at the next visit and they then give warranty times for doing it. I'd tell the dealer what you said about how this sours you on another MB purchase, then i'd call Mercedes and tell them that too. Stress (or at least mention) that you're the original owner, in otherwords YES you can afford to buy a NEW MB if you so desire (or DON'T desire!).
I agree that calling another dealer can't hurt. Tell them you've read the TSB.
Gilly
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