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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 02:45 PM
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Hello all, asking for any advice or help. Have a 2013 ML350 and the headlights see very dim compared to some newer models. Has anyone changed the H7 bulbs or replaced the whole headlight assembly with anything that did not keep the error light on the dashboard? Trying to find something that is brighter without the dash light coming on
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Thanks and safe driving

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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 07:13 AM
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I've done HID to LED conversion with good results but it sounds like you have the Halogen headlights, I've mentioned in my thread that all of the OEM manufacturers have halogen to LED conversions. I would start there:

https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...ml#post8823470

Osram: https://www.osram.com/ecat/LED%20hig...GPS01_3063271/
Hella: https://myhellalights.com/product/led-retrofit-bulbs/
Phillips: https://www.philips.ca/c-m-au/car-li...eadlight_bulbs

There are also tons of other threads on this, search will be a big help

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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 08:15 AM
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thank you for the help i will look into it much appreciated.
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 08:14 PM
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I have done the halogen H7 to LED and have been running them without issue for two years now. I highly recommend the upgrade as it has greatly increased light output at night!
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 08:18 PM
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Thank you I appreciate the information
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:31 PM
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I used the Lasfit H7 LED light for about one and half years. They are always work well.
The price is good
Amazon Amazon
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:40 PM
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I used the Lasfit H7 LED light for about one and half years. They are always work well.
The price is good
https://www.amazon.com/LASFIT-Headli...zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Thank you thats the exact one i just ordered from Amazon. Thanks for the info
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:49 PM
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Thank you thats the exact one i just ordered from Amazon. Thanks for the info
Nice. Now one is $79.99
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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Must have been a flash sale got for $54.99 not bad hoping they help a little. Thanks again
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:57 PM
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Must have been a flash sale got for $54.99 not bad hoping they help a little. Thanks again
Super deal!
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 11:48 PM
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Post some comparison pics!
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New Lasfit Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LEDs


Low beams with new leds

Low and high beams with leds
Thank you, Isaac2021-

i just installed the Lasfit Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LEDs in my low beams and they are a dramatic improvement over the original halogens. Amazon price $79.99 with discount and $10 coupon.

I started with the left side and it took about forty-five minutes with an adjustable wrench to loosen the original bulb and retainer. After gaining experience with the left, the right side took maybe five minutes. Perfect fit and light pattern for my 2012 ML350 4Matic! I may have to replace the high beams since they look so yellow in comparison.

Thanks for the tip…I now feel a lot more comfortable driving at night.

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Old Oct 27, 2023 | 05:49 PM
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Thank you, Isaac2021-



Thanks for the tip…I now feel a lot more comfortable driving at night.
Great! Enjoy the new LED lights. I replaced both low and high beam at the same time.
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congrats on seeing the light!

Post pics..

I am still running all my original LED D1S's with no issues.

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