One problem related to visibility has been reported for the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The mirror is self-dimming using a light-sensitive liquid behind the mirror. The liquid leaked out of the mirror and created acid stains on the center console. The mirror is now blurry and shows ghost images of anything behind. It also no longer auto-dims when bright headlights approach from behind and there is no lever for the driver to use to manually dim it. The easiest thing is to just turn it away but that creates a safety hazard. I asked mercedes-benz corporate to help in this matter but they refused saying the part is out of warranty and there is no recall in effect.
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