License Plate Frames (All You Want To Know)
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: MD
2007 C230 and 1985 Monte SS
Lisence Plate Bolt Size
When I got the car from the used car dealer, they had installed the temp tag with self tapping screws. Does anyone know the thread size/pitch machine screw that I will need to pick up to install the hard tags correctly? I just hope they didn't booger up the threads too badly.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Los Angeles
2005 C230 Sport Coupe
I had the same problem.
Had to go to OSH because Auto Zone did not have long enough ones.
If i remember correctly they are 5mmX20mm.
They need to be pretty long because the threads are at the end of the rivnut.
If you have a thick License frame you might need a little longer.
If you sign up for EPC-Netonline you might be able to find the exact length that MB specifies.
Dave
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 323
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From: Los Angeles, CA. USA
2013 c250
In cali, you gotta have front license plates. I have the OEM front license plate holder, took it off and realized you kinda need it b/c the bolts are massive and anything else feels like it would scratch the crap out of the front bumper. Has anyone figured out how to integrate a chrome license plate holder w/ the front OEM license plate holder w/o it hanging out and suspended in mid air?
Thx,
Thx,
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Joined: Aug 2013
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2004 CLK 55 Cabriolet
I went to my local MB dealer and asked for a chrome license plate holder. He simply gave me one. It's like the one MB sells except it has a one-word dealer name at the top of the frame, which is blocked by the decklid mounting area. It even came w/ chrome bolt caps. Pretty nice of them!
