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Old 11-10-2022, 07:15 AM
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Rare Factory Fitted Distronic

I’ve recently come across an amazing find at my local wholesalers. A 2003 C200 Kompressor with factory fitted Distronic. I’m not sure how rare it is but from what I’ve gathered it is very. I’ve look at the VIN and it’s a pretty basic C200 with the Elegance package as an option but also the Proximity Controlled Cruise Control which I’ve only seen on higher end models.

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Distronic is a well worthy option that helps make stop and go traffic a non-issue.
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Wow. That is definitely a rare find. RHD too. Which country is this?
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Wow. That is definitely a rare find. RHD too. Which country is this?
It’s currently in South Africa. It’s supposedly a 1 owner car so it must have been custom ordered.
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That’s amazing - can you share the VIN so others with prefacelift might be able to see parts/code strings?

I’ve been trying for years to get my manual transmission m271 powered facelift model to accept the coding.

It’s been confirmed today, by a credible source with experience, that a NAG is an absolute requirement.
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Heres the VIN-
WDC2030422R080101


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That’s amazing - can you share the VIN so others with prefacelift might be able to see parts/code strings?

I’ve been trying for years to get my manual transmission m271 powered facelift model to accept the coding.

It’s been confirmed today, by a credible source with experience, that a NAG is an absolute requirement.
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Thanks!

That looks a lot more like my (intentionally all black) custom shield than the fitted S220 ones…

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Hello, can You reupload the photos?
I'm preparing for this mod but the thing hardest to find is the Distronic grille for W203.

Maybe someone else have seen this part and may share some pic, thank You

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