Tom T

How come both folding mirrors are closing at different angle? If you look at the folding mirror at closed position from the from of the car, the passenger side tucked in nicely but the driver side sits at a different angle. It looks like it doesn't close all the way. I checked with other Mercedes when I took my car in service last week and they are all rest the same way. Just wondering.

makris0000

Can you post a picture showing this?

Are you referring to the whole mirror angle when it is folded in or are you referring to the actual mirror itself (and not the housing) is a different angle? I know the passenger mirror tilts down and sometimes when I turn the car off the mirror stays tilted down, even after I lock the car and the mirrors fold in.

makris0000

Can you post a picture or two showing what you are saying?<br /><br />Are you referring to the whole mirror angle when it is folded in or are you referring to the actual mirror itself (and not the housing) is a different angle? I know the passenger mirror tilts down and sometimes when I turn the car off the mirror stays tilted down, even after I lock the car and the mirrors fold in.

ua549

I believe the reference is to the mirror housing. On my car the right housing folds to within 3" of the glass whereas the left housing folds to within 4.25" of the glass.

vic viper

Drivers side mirror is larger, hence the different angles

Tom T

It may be hard to tell the differece on the picture

makris0000

Thats interesting. I haven't noticed it on mine until I looked at my car from a higher level while it was reverse parked.

ABill

I have noticed this and it is a bit annoying.
It is as mentioned above that the housing on drivers side is bigger / thicker / larger.
Would be interestin to see how it is on right-hand driven cars...

Tom T

I guess it is what it is. I did not notice until after the accident thinking is caused by the accident. The driver mirror is indeed a bit bigger than the passenger side.
The unmatched closing side mirror does not bother me as much. What bothers me more is the driver side mirror cause a blind spot while turning left. I have a hard time seeing the median/lane divider while making a left turn. I always have stick my head forward to see the blind spot. The extra mirror housing that makes the mirror fold up beautifully blocking my my sight completely.
I guess I am full with issues lol.

dudley07726

ua549

Same with my 2018 E300 Sedan. That said, the mirrors do not create a blind spot for me. If I do have an issue seeing traffic curbs, etc. I turn on the cameras to help guide me past such obstacles.

openmb

Just wanted to add some information to this thread. While troubleshooting a non functioning blind spot indicator LED on passenger side, I took off both side glasses to realise that the wiring harness ends are completely different. The driver side has the dimming wires additionally whereas the passenger side has only heating and LED indicator.

Seems strange to have auto dimming on only one side. I have the 249 build option.