My January order request for a '21 (now '22 due to build delays) E 53 Coupe had gotten an order submission in April for a July build.That was Yellow-lighted into hold limbo.

Just heard from the dealer.

The car was just built,& now awaits overseas shipment to Baltimore (Germany>England>Baltimore).

Whenever it arrives,I'll need to sign a disclaimer before receiving it since it will be missing the semi-conductor chip needed to connect to Mercedes. Also,the Mercedes phone app to ex.lock/unlock the doors or to send driving directions from the phone to the car won't work.
It maybe will be early next year before the dealer will get the chip for installation.

 

The app often doesn't work even when the chip is in place.

 

Followup-Car is on its way.

Augmented Video Navigation & Hands-free Trunk Access will not be available on any models due to chip-shortage.

 

Just received e-disclosure form I had to e-sing showing what won't work without Hermes Communications Module that's unavailable till probably January-

call emergency call system
Mercedes me Connect standard Services
Extended MBUX Functions
Live Traffic Information
Map Updates
Navigation Services
Hard-Disc Navigation
Remote services
Remote Service Plus
Remote Services Premium
Remote Services Advanced
Digital Key Handover
Urban Guard Vehicle Protection
Urban Guard Vehicle Protection {Plus
Concierge Service
Energizing package
Energizing Package Plus

 

Congrats on at least getting one shipped! It sounds like you're more fortunate than many.