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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Can anyone tell me what the actual name of the part is for the front lower grill is? It's the one that protects the radiator, between the fog lamps.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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If its the post face lift with the amg bumper then its called the grill cover. Here's a link for the part it's #15

http://www.mymercedesparts.com/parts...gramCallOut=15
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What affordable back tires brand would you suggest for a c230 Kompressor?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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I like the continental dws or the hankook evo v12 is good bang for the buck.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DannyV
Can anyone tell me what the actual name of the part is for the front lower grill is? It's the one that protects the radiator, between the fog lamps.
Looks like it was 203 885 13 53 but may now be 203 885 14 53.

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What affordable back tires brand would you suggest for a c230 Kompressor?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS is awesome!
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