Notices
S-Class (W222) 2014-2020

fm motorcars legit parts supplier?

Old Apr 11, 2019 | 11:49 AM
  #1  
cheapbrass's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 72
Likes: 2
2015 S550
fm motorcars legit parts supplier?

I cracked the plastic cover on my tail-light and need to have it replaced. Found the genuine Mercedes part online at this website https://parts.mbfm.com/aboutcontact.aspx (fm motorcars) for $403 (msrp is $650). But I am not sure if this website is legit? Does anyone have any experience with this website? The physical address listed for FM motorcars is the same as that of the Fort Mitchell Mercedes dealership https://www.mercedesbenzoffortmitchell.com/. Are they affiliated or same company? I want to make sure the part i order is a genuine Mercedes part.

Also, anyone have any experience changing out the tail light? is it a easy swap? or should i pay $150 for a shop to install it for me?
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2019 | 12:19 PM
  #2  
Streamliner's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 8,164
Likes: 4,384
From: Corona Del Mar, CA
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Just for comparison purposes, try this: arrowheadmbparts.com. They are an authorized MB dealer in AZ and show discounted prices on their website. Good luck.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2019 | 02:13 PM
  #3  
RockSalt's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 43
Likes: 12
2015 S550 1998 SL600
Another suggestion is to get the prices from mboemparts.com or https://www.oemercedesbenzparts.com and take them to your local Mercedes house parts department and have them price match it if you need it faster. I've done that before and that way I get the price I want and pick it up that day if they have it in stock. I've also bought parts from mboemparts.com and what I've gotten from them seems to be genuine Mercedes parts.

As a side note, I called MB Flemington in NJ directly using their phone number and not the one from the website to order parts and talked with their parts counter and they said that oemercedesbenzparts.com is their website. You can call them and ask the same to verify for yourself.

Last edited by RockSalt; Apr 11, 2019 at 02:24 PM.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:31 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE