j1stealth

Hi All,
I am thinking of getting a 2012 C350, and I have a concern on the head light of MB cars. I notice many MB car head light turn yellow even though the car is relatively new. It look worse than my 11 years old car. Why is that? Is there a way to prevent this?
Thanks.

acr2001

The head light turns yellow? Do you mean the actual light color? Do you mean the headlight lens yellows over time? The bulb itself turns yellow?

j1stealth

Hi,
I mean the outer casing has like an old yellowish color. It makes the light not bright and very dull.

acr2001

This happens on just about every car as they get old. Doesn't seem to be much of a problem on Mercedes. My 05 headlights were just as clear as new when I sold it last month.

Where did you see them turning yellow so quickly? Really weird.

hannes

Nothing you'll have to worry about for at least 8 - 10 years and even then it is easily fixed by giving the headlights a careful polish.

I have indeed noticed that some W211 E-Classes seem to be prone to the issue a bit prematurely – I don't know why – but it doesn't seem to be a problem with MB headlights in general. Certainly not on any W204s, even the oldest ones from 2007.

Ron Jr

My 2008 C was as clear as the day I got it when I traded it in last Feb.

sudhanshu3

i have a 08' c300 the reflective silver part in the headlight is getting like yellowish/goldish tint to it. i thought it was normal, should i get it replaced then? Im still under warranty.

j1stealth

Yes you notice the same thing. The E class with circle light are really bad and the car looks really new too.

j1stealth

Thanks all for your reply. I am in a difficult choice between the MB 2012 C350, 2013 Lexus GS350 (will be out soon), or BMW 2013 335i also next year.. I really like the new c350 update. I guess I will keep research and test drive and decide by next spring. Thanks