Visibility Related Problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500

Table 1 shows two common visibility related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Mercedes Benz 500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Visibility problems
1
Exterior Rearview Mirror problems
1

Visibility problem #1

Plastic rear view window of convertible top is distorted, hazy and impairs vision. Dealer stated the mfg's representative would not authorize repair/replacement. I purchased an extended 5 years warranty. Dealer sold me a "do it yourself" kit to restore but does not work. Faulty design.

Exterior Rearview Mirror problem #2

Plastic rearview window has a distortion in it which causes poor driver's visibility. Window was looked at by a factory representative. This was a design problem with all Mercedes Benz convertibles. Rear window has not been changed.


Visibility related problems in other Mercedes Benz 500 model year vehicles:



500 Service Bulletins
500 Safety Recalls
500 Defect Investigations