on my car (w124 1988) there is a Rain water drain ( it can be clogged) in the engine compartiment?

I would not recommend to use metallic sharp to make it free( it will make a hole and will leake for ever) squeezing- it with hand may be sufficient.

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My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km