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Old May 8, 2024 | 12:37 PM
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Hi guys, does anyone have a link for a tow hook license plate mount, I bought one from amazon and says its for mercedes but its too small, had to return it, thank you!
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Old May 8, 2024 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by humblehyper
Hi guys, does anyone have a link for a tow hook license plate mount, I bought one from amazon and says its for mercedes but its too small, had to return it, thank you!
It would help if you posted the model and year of the vehicle. What part of the item was too small - plate, rod, threads?

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Old May 8, 2024 | 01:44 PM
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2024 E350, rod it too small and short.
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Old May 8, 2024 | 04:48 PM
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Have you thought about fabricating one? It should be fairly simple to buy the parts - a threaded rod and a plate.
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Old May 8, 2024 | 08:17 PM
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I'm glad I live in a state that does not require front plates. The tow hook mounted plates look ugly to me but perhaps it's better than drilling holes in the front grill or bumper.
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Old May 9, 2024 | 05:03 AM
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So the US versions have different bumpers? Front plates are mandatory in the whole of the EU and there's a special place for them on the bumper. It looks good to me, but maybe I'm just used to all cars having front plates.


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I haven't bought one of these, yet. But it's stored in my favs...
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Old May 9, 2024 | 10:41 AM
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I haven't bought one of these, yet. But it's stored in my favs... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCT4KMS...iglink20394-20
Thank you! I found one and will let you guys know if it works.

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Originally Posted by humblehyper
Thank you! I found one and will let you guys know if it works.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX9P2KU...hk_typ_imgToDp
Ah, I like your discovery better. More adjustability at a lower price.

Let us know if the lug through the bumper cover is too long or short or just right.
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Originally Posted by humblehyper
Thank you! I found one and will let you guys know if it works.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX9P2KU...hk_typ_imgToDp
it says in the listing "For 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E-Class With NO Parking Distance Sensor Model Only.- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009"

That may not work for a 2024 W214.
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it says in the listing "For 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E-Class With NO Parking Distance Sensor Model Only.- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009"

That may not work for a 2024 W214.
Parking sensors on the W214 are far out near the corner of the bumper, unless I missed the other sensors lol
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Originally Posted by humblehyper
Parking sensors on the W214 are far out near the corner of the bumper, unless I missed the other sensors lol
You may be right but I would still be cautious. Page 199 of the manual says not to add additional license plate brackets. Not sure what the "detection ranges" around them mean but apparently that must be kept free.

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Originally Posted by marzillo
You may be right but I would still be cautious. Page 199 of the manual says not to add additional license plate brackets. Not sure what the "detection ranges" around them mean but apparently that must be kept free.
Ill let you guys know when I get it, thank you!
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It's the wrong size again LOL, this is the OEM compared to the one I just bought.




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Old May 22, 2024 | 01:01 PM
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This one works https://www.ebay.com/itm/36454903394...&segname=11051




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Originally Posted by humblehyper
This one works
Glad you found a solution. Have you verified it doesn't interfere with any of the sensors up front?
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Originally Posted by marzillo
Glad you found a solution. Have you verified it doesn't interfere with any of the sensors up front?
Yes drove it last night and today, no sensor triggered.
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Yes drove it last night and today, no sensor triggered.
Awesome! Nice car. Wishing you miles of smiles!
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Awesome! Nice car. Wishing you miles of smiles!
Thank you!
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Old Jun 9, 2024 | 11:37 AM
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Those who have moved to a tow hook mount from a bumper, how did you repair/address the screw hole damage?
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Bought one from Ebay specifically for the 214. It doesn't block the sensors and works well.
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