Blind spot!?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 672
Likes: 1
E350
Blind spot!?
Maybe it's just because I am used to driving a big SUV with big mirrors that can be adjusted to have ZERO blind spot, but are others finding that no matter how you adjust the driver side window there is a pretty bad blind spot?
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 640
Likes: 6
2015 GL450
Hahaha! Just kidding. I agree, so I have found the blind spot assist to invaluable. I can't tell you how many times it has seen what I haven't. And I've never had such issues with any other car.
MBWorld God!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,274
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
it seems like when someone allows something to think or see for them they become lazier......I myself didn't want this feature on purpose because I need to look to make sure.......there are a lot of nuts out there you know????
I couldn't rely on a little light to tell me.....
but that's just me
I couldn't rely on a little light to tell me.....
but that's just me
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 640
Likes: 6
2015 GL450
it seems like when someone allows something to think or see for them they become lazier......I myself didn't want this feature on purpose because I need to look to make sure.......there are a lot of nuts out there you know????
I couldn't rely on a little light to tell me.....
but that's just me
I couldn't rely on a little light to tell me.....
but that's just me
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 672
Likes: 1
E350
It seems like I can't get the driver' side mirror to angle out enough to eliminate the blind spot. I have it pretty much angled all the way out and it is still there. Guess I will just have to get used to it and make sure 100% that I always check to make sure nothing is there. I didn't think there would be such a blind spot or I would have considered the blind spot assist.
Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 138
Likes: 16
2010 E350 Luxury 4Matic
I would agree that the mirrors could have been better. For as much width as they add to the car, they could be bigger and more useful. I leave the side mirrors as much into the blindspots as possible.
Consider situation where you are driving on the right lane of a 3 lane road. You want to move to the center lane, a vehicle in the left lane is far behind by speeding and moves into the center lane. That creates a dangerous situation. I still check by looking quickly anyways.
Consider situation where you are driving on the right lane of a 3 lane road. You want to move to the center lane, a vehicle in the left lane is far behind by speeding and moves into the center lane. That creates a dangerous situation. I still check by looking quickly anyways.
Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 227
Likes: 10
From: Bay Area, California
E400S4 '17
It has an aspherical outer edge which eliminates the blind spot.
You can see a dotted line about 1.5" in from the outside edge where the mirror goes from flat to curved. I have seen this on SAABs in the US, but not much else. In Europe they are normal. I really like them on the MLs.
Both mirrors were purchased in the UK. I couldn't get my dealer to provide them. Perhaps you could now for the W212. I read somewhere the curved mirrors are out of spec for the US regulations on flatness, though I saw a Saab here with this style.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,141
Likes: 1,293
From: Southern US
2010 E550, 273 Engine: 2012 S550, 278 Engine
For my MLs I treated them to a Euro style driver side mirror.
It has an aspherical outer edge which eliminates the blind spot.
You can see a dotted line about 1.5" in from the outside edge where the mirror goes from flat to curved. I have seen this on SAABs in the US, but not much else. In Europe they are normal. I really like them on the MLs.
Both mirrors were purchased in the UK. I couldn't get my dealer to provide them. Perhaps you could now for the W212. I read somewhere the curved mirrors are out of spec for the US regulations on flatness, though I saw a Saab here with this style.
It has an aspherical outer edge which eliminates the blind spot.
You can see a dotted line about 1.5" in from the outside edge where the mirror goes from flat to curved. I have seen this on SAABs in the US, but not much else. In Europe they are normal. I really like them on the MLs.
Both mirrors were purchased in the UK. I couldn't get my dealer to provide them. Perhaps you could now for the W212. I read somewhere the curved mirrors are out of spec for the US regulations on flatness, though I saw a Saab here with this style.
I purchased European style mirrors with blind spot feature from Germany for my Audi Q7, which I traded in for my brand new E350. I will try to get mirrors for this one too from Germany.
U.S. regulations in this are so far behind. Correct type of a mirror can eliminate so many fender benders...wonder why insurance company lobbyists have not got this fixed yet...?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, California
2013 Q7 S-Line, 2010 E350 Sport Sedan P1, 2005 Camry, 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, Sold: 02 C230, 90 Miata
I regret, I shouldv'e got the blind spot assist, my neck is getting stiffer and stiffer day by day.....
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 672
Likes: 1
E350
I purchased European style mirrors with blind spot feature from Germany for my Audi Q7, which I traded in for my brand new E350. I will try to get mirrors for this one too from Germany.
U.S. regulations in this are so far behind. Correct type of a mirror can eliminate so many fender benders...wonder why insurance company lobbyists have not got this fixed yet...?
U.S. regulations in this are so far behind. Correct type of a mirror can eliminate so many fender benders...wonder why insurance company lobbyists have not got this fixed yet...?
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, California
2013 Q7 S-Line, 2010 E350 Sport Sedan P1, 2005 Camry, 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, Sold: 02 C230, 90 Miata
I wonder why MB and others rely on radar & infra red alone to detect blind spots instead of more and more video cameras at different spots. I think there is nothing can replace a real time video image. Radar and Infra Red without video may be blind themselves. But with the current technology, they are great compared to nothing.
