I've been having an annoying time with the driver-side door latches on my '96 E300D. Seems that, in closing the door the latch engages sometimes, but other times I must re-open (and re-close) the door in order for the latch to engage. I've tried to discern if it happens more when I open the door for the outside or inside, but it doesn't seem to matter. Does anyone have any insight to this problem? Is it an adjustment issue or is something worn/broken. I am concerned that one day I will try to close the door and it's not going to stay closed (oh, how I hate the look of bailing twine wrapped around the door and pillar to keep the door closed!)

Thanks in advance!

-l-

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