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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 02:15 PM
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Question Front license plate - No drill, No tow.

Is there a front license plate holder that can snap into the grill?

* Trying to avoid having to drill holes in bumper.
* Not a fan of tow hook license holder. I think it also blocks a bit of headlights.
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by whiteC3002016
Is there a front license plate holder that can snap into the grill?

* Trying to avoid having to drill holes in bumper.
* Not a fan of tow hook license holder. I think it also blocks a bit of headlights.
This isn’t what u want but this is the furthest away from the headlights and grill (no it doesn’t block the lights). The position/hole it’s on the top right of the bracket. Seems like what u want is to put it on the bottom left, it would place it where the grill is. Unless u want the plate to be on the driver side then this won’t help 😂. Or zip ties?
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 10:52 PM
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I wanted the same and did this lol
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 11:40 PM
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I wanted the same and did this lol
That looks pretty good. You're probably the only one who notices it! Hope it keeps the gendarmes away.
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 08:46 AM
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I wanted the same and did this lol
Don't catch a staph infection in that car wash! yuks
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Old Jul 19, 2019 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by whiteC3002016
Is there a front license plate holder that can snap into the grill?

* Trying to avoid having to drill holes in bumper.
* Not a fan of tow hook license holder. I think it also blocks a bit of headlights.
I was looking for exactly what you are asking for. Came across this one. Emailed and they confirmed it would fit 19 MY Benz. I haven't ordered it yet but plan to.
https://www.slybrackets.com/store/#!...617/category=0
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MBSebas87
I wanted the same and did this lol
Wait, but you have the holes. Did you just not want it on the lip?
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 10:17 PM
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I wanted the same and did this lol

Did you cut that plate? Isn't that not legal?
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MBBoss18
I was looking for exactly what you are asking for. Came across this one. Emailed and they confirmed it would fit 19 MY Benz. I haven't ordered it yet but plan to.
https://www.slybrackets.com/store/#!...617/category=0
I did see them , based on the "bracket" diagram they have, it won't work. Grill openings is not big enough?

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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 01:04 PM
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Or just don’t put one on. I have never had a front license plate on any of my cars and they are required by law here in Illinois, never have been stopped or ticketed.
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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 09:21 PM
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Wait, but you have the holes. Did you just not want it on the lip?
Yeah I just thought the location and size where the plate normally goes was ruining the front look...

Originally Posted by whiteC3002016
Did you cut that plate? Isn't that not legal?
I just folded it. And nahhh as long as the number visible, you’re good.

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Or just don’t put one on. I have never had a front license plate on any of my cars and they are required by law here in Illinois, never have been stopped or ticketed.
it’s a matter of time lol
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 07:58 AM
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Yeah I just thought the location and size where the plate normally goes was ruining the front look...



I just folded it. And nahhh as long as the number visible, you’re good.



it’s a matter of time lol
I live in a relatively rural area, so that may be why I have never been stopped, I know people who live in more populated areas close to Chicago who have been stopped.
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by whiteC3002016
I did see them , based on the "bracket" diagram they have, it won't work. Grill openings is not big enough?
I emailed company vehicle specs and they confirmed it would fit. There is also pics on the site of a Mercedes front end with the bracket. It fits.
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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Slybracket no drill front plate

Finally installed my no drill front license plate from Sly Brackets. Once I figured out how to install it, worked great. Key is getting it mounted at the right height. Did have to use extender (included) with the mount. Plate doesn't touch car at all. Overall satisfied.

No drill front license plate bracket

No contact with bumper or car
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 02:02 PM
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I’ve been driving around with no front plates for years here in California. I don’t get the big deal. I know you’re supposed to but I didn’t like how it looked lol
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Old Sep 7, 2019 | 02:14 PM
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I’ve been driving around with no front plates for years here in California. I don’t get the big deal. I know you’re supposed to but I didn’t like how it looked lol
Hey me either! Been driving my car for almost a year without one. But I drove out of town a TX State trooper pulled me over for it. So gotta have it on when I'm driving out of town.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:29 AM
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I was reading this thread the other day and was gonna reply with my fix, but I wanted to get the part number first. The plate bracket I took off the 2007 E350 had tabs that, once pushed into the mesh openings held the plate on securely, or so I thought: it was at the dealer for auxilliary battery replacement and when I picked it up the front plate was missing. My wife is the daily driver so no idea when or where it fell off....


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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:46 AM
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I wish the previous owner of my C300 would have used the grill clip style. Front plates are not required or provided in NC, but the plate holder is drilled into the bumper. Guess I’ll get a “show plate” or something for the front bracket.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 12:31 PM
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I wish the previous owner of my C300 would have used the grill clip style. Front plates are not required or provided in NC, but the plate holder is drilled into the bumper. Guess I’ll get a “show plate” or something for the front bracket.
remove it and buy plastic plugs at the hardware store to fill the holes. I bought black plugs for my current car but I've used touch-up paint to match a silver car.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 12:50 PM
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Great idea. I’ve used those plugs on other projects but didn’t think of it for this. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by BJEB
I wish the previous owner of my C300 would have used the grill clip style. Front plates are not required or provided in NC, but the plate holder is drilled into the bumper. Guess I’ll get a “show plate” or something for the front bracket.
Not quite invisible, but almost:
https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.ph...gory&path=1_11
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Old Sep 17, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:32 PM
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$28? I paid less than a dollar for these, from Home Depot:



After painting with touch-up paint they looked like this:




my current car is black and looks even better, using the plugs in black, no paint:


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