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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Question Ordering European Factory OEM LED tail lamps?

I want to order a pair of euro spec OEM LED tail lamps (because they blink AMBER not RED!) for my 2009 C350 that is on its way... Where can I order original Mercedes-Benz "EUROPEAN" parts from? I went to the dealer and they told me its impossible for any U.S. dealer to order euro spec parts.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Keep in mind, red LEDs are brighter than orange ones, so yu may want to keep it red.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Keep in mind, red LEDs are brighter than orange ones, so yu may want to keep it red.
Even if thats true... I still want AMBER!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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The level of brightness is the same, it is the perception that one color is brighter than the other.

As for ordering the Euro-spec parts, try seeing if a UK dealer can help you out or make a trip across the pond.
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Originally Posted by jorantes
I want to order a pair of euro spec OEM LED tail lamps (because they blink AMBER not RED!) for my 2009 C350 that is on its way... Where can I order original Mercedes-Benz "EUROPEAN" parts from? I went to the dealer and they told me its impossible for any U.S. dealer to order euro spec parts.
i live in germany, i get u a quote on them. them email u the part num and price. but i have to warn u, the Euro is a *****^&*(,shut ur mouth , but I'm only talking about the Euro!

btw: u can find them on www.ebay.de at times also.

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by white_glass_top
i live in germany, i get u a quote on them. them email u the part num and price. but i have to warn u, the Euro is a *****^&*(,shut ur mouth , but I'm only talking about the Euro!

btw: u can find them on www.ebay.de at times also.
Thanks!
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Coming from the VW/Audi side, there are numerous US aftermarket distributors for OEM+ parts from across the pond. My Jetta is testament to OEM+ ... the only things US on the car are the body panels

Are there any US MB aftermarket vendors for parts like this? I would like to pursue this path for the newest member of the family - C350 Sport.

Looking for:
Euro Bumpers
Tail Lights
Exterior/Interior Trim Pieces
Disabled/Missing Electronic Features

Short of going across the pond or having my cousin in Austria source parts for me (W204 C200), I'm drawing blanks.
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