How do you attach front license plate holder?
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E450 Wagon, GLC300, E550
How do you attach front license plate holder?
Hi,
I need to attach a front license plate holder to a 2025 E450 wagon. I haven’t seen the car but I know it doesn’t have a holder.
1) Are there pre-drilled holes?
2) If no, how would I drill them?
3) What part# holder would I order from an online OEM shop. I see there are several different part# that say they fit a 2025 E450 (which I assume will fit the wagon).
For example:
https://www.mboemparts.com/search?se...ket&ptid=12623
I am in the US.
Thanks!
I need to attach a front license plate holder to a 2025 E450 wagon. I haven’t seen the car but I know it doesn’t have a holder.
1) Are there pre-drilled holes?
2) If no, how would I drill them?
3) What part# holder would I order from an online OEM shop. I see there are several different part# that say they fit a 2025 E450 (which I assume will fit the wagon).
For example:
https://www.mboemparts.com/search?se...ket&ptid=12623
I am in the US.
Thanks!
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I wouldn't (and didn't)...even when I lived in a state that required it. Or, get your car titled in a state that does not require it......(I have done that as well).
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I swear I don’t get this. Just put it on. It’s a car - you will get rid of it in a few years and nobody will care. Just put it on and avoid any issues.
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From: Tennessee
W214 E450
Hi,
I need to attach a front license plate holder to a 2025 E450 wagon. I haven’t seen the car but I know it doesn’t have a holder.
1) Are there pre-drilled holes?
2) If no, how would I drill them?
3) What part# holder would I order from an online OEM shop. I see there are several different part# that say they fit a 2025 E450 (which I assume will fit the wagon).
For example:
https://www.mboemparts.com/search?se...ket&ptid=12623
I am in the US.
Thanks!
I need to attach a front license plate holder to a 2025 E450 wagon. I haven’t seen the car but I know it doesn’t have a holder.
1) Are there pre-drilled holes?
2) If no, how would I drill them?
3) What part# holder would I order from an online OEM shop. I see there are several different part# that say they fit a 2025 E450 (which I assume will fit the wagon).
For example:
https://www.mboemparts.com/search?se...ket&ptid=12623
I am in the US.
Thanks!
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ate-mount.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w214/900589-front-license-plate.html
Last edited by L1Wolf; Sep 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM.
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The dealer should mount it for you.
I’m in Texas where a front plate is required but I haven’t had mine mounted. Many here don’t, but you are leaving yourself up for an easy reason for a traffic stop. If I do get stopped for it I’ll just act stupid and say the mount is in the trunk but I never remembered to take the car back to get it installed.
I’m in Texas where a front plate is required but I haven’t had mine mounted. Many here don’t, but you are leaving yourself up for an easy reason for a traffic stop. If I do get stopped for it I’ll just act stupid and say the mount is in the trunk but I never remembered to take the car back to get it installed.
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W214 E450
It's provided even if a front plate is not required in the state. Mine came with one that now sits in the garage along with the carpet mats I've never used. If I lived in a state that requires front plates, I would opt for a tow hook mount before I would drill holes in the bumper. Glad I don't have to worry about that.
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No idea. I spoke directly with the owner last October, and unfortunately, they told me that if the one from my EQS didn’t fit even after modifying it, then they don’t have one that will, I recently checked their vehicle fitment list and still have not come across the W214, I assume the way the plate grip mounts are designed that would mean they’d have to redesign it completely.
On the flip side, the Carbonio plate holder has been awesome. Super easy to pop on and off for events or shows.
On the flip side, the Carbonio plate holder has been awesome. Super easy to pop on and off for events or shows.
Last edited by McNeo; Sep 7, 2025 at 02:37 AM.
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No idea. I spoke directly with the owner last October, and unfortunately, they told me that if the one from my EQS didn’t fit even after modifying it, then they don’t have one that will, I recently checked their vehicle fitment list and still have not come across the W214, I assume the way the plate grip mounts are designed that would mean they’d have to redesign it completely.
On the flip side, the Carbonio plate holder has been awesome. Super easy to pop on and off for events or shows.
On the flip side, the Carbonio plate holder has been awesome. Super easy to pop on and off for events or shows.
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I know that I am a lemming...they say get a plate, I get a plate. They say to jump off a cliff...I jump off the cliff....
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
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I know that I am a lemming...they say get a plate, I get a plate. They say to jump off a cliff...I jump off the cliff....
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
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Unless you are talking about an automated ticket based on a photo of the car and plate number, doesn't the cop just ticket the driver in a traffic stop? If an automated ticket based on plate, then it's whoever or whatever company is the registered owner. Why would it matter who the owner of the registered company is?
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Unless you are talking about an automated ticket based on a photo of the car and plate number, doesn't the cop just ticket the driver in a traffic stop? If an automated ticket based on plate, then it's whoever or whatever company is the registered owner. Why would it matter who the owner of the registered company is?
I don't have to attach a front plate holder in my state.
Last edited by ua549; Sep 8, 2025 at 06:26 PM.
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2026 E53 wagon
I know that I am a lemming...they say get a plate, I get a plate. They say to jump off a cliff...I jump off the cliff....
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
I do have all my cars owned by corporations, ignorant cops dont even know who to ticket (they cant see my holding company owns the corporations)...
The premise ( @Hicksra ) "they say to get it, so get it" is an apathetic response to a moronic requirement.
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