E-Class (W212) 2010 - 2016: E 350, E 550

Headlight lens issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 10-05-2012, 06:53 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
dpallone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
2020 GLE350, 2019 E450 Wagon, 2018 E400 Cabriolet
Headlight lens issue

I have a 2010 E550 with hid lights. There is a greyish v shaped film on the insde of both headlight lenses. Dealer said they never saw anything like this in the e class, they are contacting the factory rep to make an appointment to show them the issue. Anyone else experience this?
Old 10-05-2012, 07:45 PM
  #2  
Member
 
norcal_cyclist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2010 E350
On BMW's this was caused by the plastic actually breaking down... I hope this isn't the same issue.
Old 10-05-2012, 11:58 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BM2BZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Paradise
Posts: 2,056
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
w212 E550
Originally Posted by dpallone
I have a 2010 E550 with hid lights. There is a greyish v shaped film on the insde of both headlight lenses. Dealer said they never saw anything like this in the e class, they are contacting the factory rep to make an appointment to show them the issue. Anyone else experience this?
ummm, does it mean they've seen the same thing in the other class ?
Old 10-06-2012, 12:07 AM
  #4  
Member
 
dkhm3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2015 M3 2016 X5M 2008 C63 (sold)
Yes my wife's e has the same v shape. I think it's normal.

Last edited by dkhm3; 10-06-2012 at 12:07 AM. Reason: .
Old 10-06-2012, 04:04 AM
  #5  
Junior Member
 
Khasona6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Irvine,CA
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MBZ E550 2010,INFINITI G37 2009, LEXUS IS350 2012
i also think its normal i have the same v shape at night when u turn the lights on it could be more noticeable.
Old 10-06-2012, 05:08 AM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
benzmodz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 3,220
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 6 Posts
W203 slightly modified
Might be something to do with ILS.
Old 10-18-2012, 08:14 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
dpallone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
2020 GLE350, 2019 E450 Wagon, 2018 E400 Cabriolet
The dealer replaced one side today and is sending back to the factory for further analysis to determine whether to cover under warranty.
Old 10-19-2012, 12:09 AM
  #8  
Member
 
telemakhos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
E350 4Matic 2011
Originally Posted by dpallone
I have a 2010 E550 with hid lights. There is a greyish v shaped film on the insde of both headlight lenses. Dealer said they never saw anything like this in the e class, they are contacting the factory rep to make an appointment to show them the issue. Anyone else experience this?
Yes, I noticed this on mine too but it doesn't bother me. I'll keep an eye on it though, in case it gets worse. The headlights are awfully bright to begin with.

Last edited by telemakhos; 10-19-2012 at 12:10 AM. Reason: spelling

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Headlight lens issue



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:18 PM.