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Old 06-26-2006, 08:57 PM
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Tail lights OEM v. 3rd party

Folks, regarding the updated tail lights, any difference in quality of MB OEM tail lights and the generics that are available on eBay (through ProExhaust)

On my R129, I bought 3rd party clear corners (they look better than OEM clear corners), but the lamp sockets did not fit as tightly and precisely as the OEM corners.

Thanks in advance for any infomation.
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Originally Posted by JAM
Folks, regarding the updated tail lights, any difference in quality of MB OEM tail lights and the generics that are available on eBay (through ProExhaust)

On my R129, I bought 3rd party clear corners (they look better than OEM clear corners), but the lamp sockets did not fit as tightly and precisely as the OEM corners.

Thanks in advance for any infomation.
You answered your own question. The oem parts will have next to no fitiment problems. however, its a tossup when you buy generics. I myself bought generic tails for my s500, but had to get 2 sets of the driver side tail till i got one that fit right.
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Do the generics look identical to the OEM lights? On eBay they do, but not sure about in person.
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Do the generics look identical to the OEM lights? On eBay they do, but not sure about in person.

Yes and from these guys you will have no problem.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...00741476QQrdZ1
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Thanks, appreciate the advice.

Anyone know the cost of the actual MB lights? I could call my dealership's parts department, but if anyone knows, I'd appreciate the info.

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