The wear on the side backrest of the front seats depends on two basic factors:

1/ On how the owner gets in and out of his/her car. Most people tend to push their rear against the back of the seat, hence damaging the upholstery.

2/ The weight of the driver. Heavier fellows have less space to manouver, so they tend to press even harder on that spot when exiting or entering the car.

Why some M.B. with many miles on it look good? My guess would be a very careful owner or a brand new seatback upholstery cover.

Mercedes-Benz well knows about this particular problem and sells just the seat backcover to replace the worned original (in any type of upholstery: leather, M.B.Tex, cloth or velour).

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]