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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 07:52 PM
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Found a hidden compartment in the 167...

This spot located in the door panel and is "finned" is almost eight inches deep. It supposedly is for the neon collapsible MB safety vest in case the car breaks down roadside. I had a couple of these I kept that came with my AMG GTR so I Installed them or it could also be used for light duty drug smuggling - just kidding of course.






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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 10:05 PM
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It sounds like they're actually is a definitive purpose for that cubby.
There have been a few guesses in other threads, so it's nice to see that.
I keep a traveling umbrella in there now, but a safety vest would be nicer. Is there a part number?
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 10:14 PM
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Not unique to the 167. I thought all models have this. I've got it in my C63S coupe, and during the rainy season that's where I keep my collapsible umbrella. Fits perfectly snug and sticks out enough to easily grab it.
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 11:34 PM
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The 167 manual describes it, but mine did not have one.


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Originally Posted by mikapen
It sounds like they're actually is a definitive purpose for that cubby.
There have been a few guesses in other threads, so it's nice to see that.
I keep a traveling umbrella in there now, but a safety vest would be nicer. Is there a part number?
Here you go. Supposedly they're only nine bucks apiece. However, don't quote me on that.



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Here you go. Supposedly they're only nine bucks apiece. However, don't quote me on that.

Yep, 9 bucks. I have one coming. I think it'll help keep my water bottle quiet in addition to its specified purpose.
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Originally Posted by jaxslk
The 167 manual describes it, but mine did not have one.

Required equipment in Germany, possibly other countries. When so equipped, proper vest usage is also required (in Germany).
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I have this in 2022 GLE53 Coupe. I bought an umbrella. It fits!
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I have this in 2022 GLE53 Coupe. I bought an umbrella. It fits!
Same here. Perfect storage for a compact umbrella.
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