Is replacement Artico front seat base upholstery available from Mercedes?

AndySlade

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As per title my front drivers seat has split on a base seam, thinking about getting replacement seat from a dismantler/breaker or replacing seat base artico trim/cover. Any suggestions?
 

rifiki

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Have same problem, may be cheaper to buy a complete interior from a breaker.
 

EmilysDad

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Try a local car upholsterer/repairer. I paid about £100 for panel replacement on my R Class a few years ago. He removed the seat, took it away for repair & refitted it 24 hrs later

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Uncle Benz

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Agree with this ^

Loads of car upholstery places can match the material now. Some of them appear to be more durable than the original. I use a place in Littlehampton for budget work and some guys in Godalming for the really top end stuff. Bolster repairs in artico are about £100 to the trade, so should give you some idea.
 

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