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Old Mar 11, 2021 | 02:17 PM
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No-drill front license plate mount

Does anyone know of a no-drill front license plate mount for these cars? I just bought a new (to me) 2020 E450 Cabriolet and I hate the thought of drilling into the bumper.
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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I ordered from this site. I'll update on how it fits once I receive it.

https://www.slybrackets.com/
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TxBoss23
Does anyone know of a no-drill front license plate mount for these cars? I just bought a new (to me) 2020 E450 Cabriolet and I hate the thought of drilling into the bumper.
Try this as well: https://www.cravenspeed.com/search.p...cedes+platypus

The quality of the bracket is great! I have a 2021 E63 with a different nose, but for 2020 it should fit fine.
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 05:22 PM
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These look like good options. I need to make SURE that the dealer doesn't drill into my bumper and put the REQUIRED (California) front plate bracket on. In the past, on BMWs, I had to sign a waiver stating that I didn't want the front plate installed. Hopefully MB will be the same.
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TimInCA
These look like good options. I need to make SURE that the dealer doesn't drill into my bumper and put the REQUIRED (California) front plate bracket on. In the past, on BMWs, I had to sign a waiver stating that I didn't want the front plate installed. Hopefully MB will be the same.

I just got my slybracket mount in the mail today, I’m going to throw it on tomorrow so I’ll post a few pics and let you know my inital thoughts on the quality/look once I put it in!

Update 10-Apr: it seems someone else at my apartment complex must have taken my package as it was delivered but is not here. I am going to try to sort it out/get a replacement. I will update once I have the item in hand.

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Old May 14, 2021 | 09:34 AM
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Finally got everything sorted out and got the bracket.

bracket is great quality and super easy to install, also very easy to remove and put back if you want to take it out for a bit.
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Looks good! I'm very happy with my Slybracket mount.
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Old May 15, 2021 | 10:12 AM
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