Split drivers seat.

[Longie]

Has anyone else had a similar problem? This is the drivers seat back in my 2017 C class estate. I have recently noticed this split on a stitched seam. Any ideas on how to do a decent repair or recommendation of an upholsterer in Hampshire area who could help would be gratefuly received. Many thanks. Cheers.

 

[Srdl]

Sorry, I don't know of anyone but @Cole@MBS might have a name if he sees this.

 

[Blobcat]

It’s a well known problem with the Artico fake leather tat that Mercedes insists on fitting as part of the “sporty” AMG-Line package. Bizarre really as AMG Mercedes generally come with real Nappa Leather. Funny thing fashion…

Google car trimmers in your area and give one a call, they’ll no doubt be able to stitch in a new panel for you. You can also get complete new covers although they’re rather expensive.

 

[Trev1964]

I did the passenger seat base recently.
£250 for the part from Mercedes. Fitted it myself. Easy enough to do.

 

[Longie]

Thanks for your replies, that gives me plenty to think about.
Cheers Graham

 

[Longie]

Any ideas where I would find the part number for a new seat cover please?
Cheers
Graham

 

[Longie]

I have now had a closer look at both front seats and have found several small tears!! So now I think this has become far too expensive to repair. I am now thinking of fitting a pair of seat covers, another minefield!!! So can anyone please recommend a really good make of seat covers that fit properly and easily?? Many thanks in advance.
Cheers.
Graham.

 

[rifiki]

Have similar problem with my 05 CLK. 2017 MB with Artico same problem!!!!
When is MB going to get grip with poor quality materials?

 

[ioweddie]

I had mine replaced by main dealer with goodwill at six years old..I had full MB service history...worth a trip to your main dealer....50 year old Morris minors have better quality seats...Eddie

 

[Longie]

I am really disappointed too. I did think the build quality would be better when I bought it. WOW you were lucky Eddie, all mine did was give me the number of an upholsterer who wasn’t interested!!

 

[ajlsl600]

Have similar problem with my 05 CLK. 2017 MB with Artico same problem!!!!
When is MB going to get grip with poor quality materials?

Never, there will just be more tat and cheaper interior fittings. Real quality has been engineered out by bean counters. Now I think I would be better quality used car before considering new mb.

 

[ioweddie]

I had mine replaced by main dealer with goodwill at six years old..I had full MB service history...worth a trip to your main dealer....50 year old Morris minors have better quality seats...Eddie

I had to pay half...the seat back cover is about £250 from mercedes

 

[rifiki]

Never, there will just be more tat and cheaper interior fittings. Real quality has been engineered out by bean counters. Now I think I would be better quality used car before considering new mb.

My 1960 190B has original MBTex, no cracks/splits just some stitching come undone and a bit grubby. not bad for a 63 year old car.

 

[Longie]

There is a Swedish company that make leather replacements for about £160, I might have to save up for some of those!!

 

[ajlsl600]

My 1960 190B has original MBTex, no cracks/splits just some stitching come undone and a bit grubby. not bad for a 63 year old car.

Exactly.. From era where some quality was paramount. And with benz expected, today after baffling punters with enterior toys it's bean counter rules finished. Today an mb new unger 80k is similar to most, audi, bmw volvo ect.
When I get my house done reasonable I will have 5 car under house storage again . I have classic daily(minx or rover) in mind and maybe the grand turrisimo as a car to keep for odd days out if my research has me think its a fun investment
Even then only if house renno don't bankrupt me!!

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

If the car is a keeper I’d seriously recommend replacing with leather seats from salvage or having a car upholsterer recover them in leather

 

[Longie]

Malcolm, I think you are right. Being a pensioner it might take me a while to be able to afford new covers though.

 

[Blobcat]

My 1960 190B has original MBTex, no cracks/splits just some stitching come undone and a bit grubby. not bad for a 63 year old car.

MB Tex was used in the taxis as well, lasted forever

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Malcolm, I think you are right. Being a pensioner it might take me a while to be able to afford new covers though.

I would think the cost to re-upholster in leather would be circa £1k in a decent leather for the two seats certainly worth getting some quotes in

 

[Longie]

The problem is finding someone local who is willing to do it!