E Class rear lamps

[John of Dublin]

Hi all, I've a 2001 E200 and am considering one of the newer shaped E200 cars (2002-2005), in particular a 2005 model. I head that if a rear light blows that the entire lamp cluster needs to be replaced at great expense!!

Can anyone comment on this? It's probably acceptable if the lights last for a huge length of time...but its does sound dodgy.

John

 

[television]

The latest info I have is for the 211004 where the lamps do not appear to have normal bulbs, the unit uses a replaceable PCB with the lamps, you do not have to buy the whole lamp cluster.

Malcolm

 

[John of Dublin]

Thanks Malcolm, that's interesting.

Do you or anyone else know how long the lamps tend to last? I assume the PCB contains the brake, reverse, indicator and rear fog light.

 

[television]

Thanks Malcolm, that's interesting.

Do you or anyone else know how long the lamps tend to last? I assume the PCB contains the brake, reverse, indicator and rear fog light.

The one that I looked at had 4 bulbs/lamps, the fog is only on one side.
what ever lamps are used they could always be soldered onto the board.
I would.

Malcolm

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I think the reason for this new design is to increase bulb life from lack of external vibration?

Or perhaps to make more money for MB, call me a cynic......

 

[television]

Or perhaps to make more money for MB, call me a cynic......

How could you think of such things of MB Parrot, what ever gives you that idea.

Malcolm