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Is there a way to mount your front licence plate without bending?
My w251 plate holder has a bend that follows the bonnet Ridge.

Does anyone have a method to flat mount the plate?

Attached is the top view of my plate showing the bend.

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Originally Posted by GLO
My w251 plate holder has a bend that follows the bonnet Ridge.

Does anyone have a method to flat mount the plate?

Attached is the top view of my plate showing the bend.
on my merc there is this plastic reg plate holding block, reg plate sits straight on it. Sure its stock item and can be purchased from dealership.

I will add picture later on if i wont forget
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