W211 Boot leak - think I've sussed it...

[broken_cross]

Have had the water in boot after heavy rain for a while now - as I had the day off today so had a look. The rubber along the 'weather trim' on both sides was perished with cracks in it and coming away on one side.

there was a considerable amount of gunk under each side and moisture so suspect this is the source of the ingress.

i poured 20 litres over the rear and there was only one area I could see the water coming in...

 

[Wighty]

I’ve got similar cracking on the plastic trim around the boot seals of my E class . I would be interested to know what it will cost to replace

 

[AMGeed]

I replaced those bits on my W211.
Under £40 for both sides including new plastic pins.
I have a thread here somewhere, but the search function isn't playing.

 

[Wighty]

I replaced those bits on my W211.
Under £40 for both sides including new plastic pins.
I have a thread here somewhere, but the search function isn't playing.

That’s sounds very positive , I was thinking hundreds

 

[Wighty]

I replaced those bits on my W211.
Under £40 for both sides including new plastic pins.
I have a thread here somewhere, but the search function isn't playing.

We’re they MB parts only ?

 

[broken_cross]

I replaced those bits on my W211.
Under £40 for both sides including new plastic pins.
I have a thread here somewhere, but the search function isn't playing.

Not had any luck locating these myself - mostly US ebay

 

[AMGeed]

We’re they MB parts only ?

Yes, I ordered them from the dealer and they arrived from Germany in around 5 days.

Part numbers looking at the EPC are (double check with the parts dept before ordering)
Nearside plastic cover A 210 693 01 33
Offside plastic cover A 210 693 02 33
Expansion rivets (count how many you need for each side if they aren't supplied with the above parts)
A 000 990 84 92

 

[AMGeed]

Not had any luck locating these myself - mostly US ebay

Get them from the dealer. See post above for part numbers.

 

[broken_cross]

Good shout - I thought it would be more expensive via dealer but filled out online form, quick call back and they will have both sides and new plugs £40 on Tuesday. thank you

 

[Wighty]

Good shout - I thought it would be more expensive via dealer but filled out online form, quick call back and they will have both sides and new plugs £40 on Tuesday. thank you

That is very good buddy , which dealer is that just in case my local one does have the same pricing .

 

[broken_cross]

Portadown (Robert). I filled out the online form and Robert called me to confirm the car details and asked me if I needed the plugs also.

https://forms.mercedes-benz.co.uk/genuineparts/

 

[broken_cross]

Well, the boot is still leaking with the new parts fitted.

Can only surmise that either the after market towbar is poorly fitted or the water is leaking under the weather trim still - there is enough of a gap where the rubbers meet from window gutter.

 

[onefortheroad]

Well, the boot is still leaking with the new parts fitted.

Can only surmise that either the after market towbar is poorly fitted or the water is leaking under the weather trim still - there is enough of a gap where the rubbers meet from window gutter.

When I cured mine I took the plastic number plate panel off and renewed the poppers with the felt pads on , there's quite a few . Used black silicone on all the holes before refitting. Siliconed around the 3rd brake light and also ran a bead the length of the said panel at the top. I never saw water again.