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I've actually ended up on this forum as a result of searching on the blindspot issue we have reported on. Those that claim there isn't a blind spot are either so far forward they don't have an issue or don't know how to set a side mirror correctly. But this thread isn't about that debate just seeking a fix.
In previous cars, the solution was simple - buy Euro-spec OEM mirror glass. In doing some deep digging the theory is that Mercedes was prepping for US DOT to allow convex mirror glass on the driver side by the time the X156 hit the road (and the CLA). But the reality is that US gov works slowly and it's still not happened. Good theory - and I can see that in the way this mirror setup works.
So that being said, how do I get euro spec, heated, dimming, non-blind spot mirror glass for the left side? I would think a UK mirror would do - or frankly any other Euro spec as I think they all use the curved glass.
There is one guy on ebay in Lithuania selling these in sets for around $150 plus $20 shipping. But 1) I don't need both mirrors, 2) they are used - so um, where did they come from? (in reading another member's post here that his were ripped off makes me think twice about buying these and feeding the situation) and 3) in looking at the pix - the left mirror looks different than the right (the left has a border on it like our mirrors do here, but the right does not). So net-net, between that and the fact that this is not a US to US transaction I'll pass. I'd rather order just the one mirror I need and from an OEM reseller. So anyone have suggestions for how/where to order the part?
I figure it should cost around $120 based on what that member whose glass was stolen paid. And for fixing this situation - I'd gladly pay that.
Cheers all, glad to be here - hope to contribute back.
In previous cars, the solution was simple - buy Euro-spec OEM mirror glass. In doing some deep digging the theory is that Mercedes was prepping for US DOT to allow convex mirror glass on the driver side by the time the X156 hit the road (and the CLA). But the reality is that US gov works slowly and it's still not happened. Good theory - and I can see that in the way this mirror setup works.
So that being said, how do I get euro spec, heated, dimming, non-blind spot mirror glass for the left side? I would think a UK mirror would do - or frankly any other Euro spec as I think they all use the curved glass.
There is one guy on ebay in Lithuania selling these in sets for around $150 plus $20 shipping. But 1) I don't need both mirrors, 2) they are used - so um, where did they come from? (in reading another member's post here that his were ripped off makes me think twice about buying these and feeding the situation) and 3) in looking at the pix - the left mirror looks different than the right (the left has a border on it like our mirrors do here, but the right does not). So net-net, between that and the fact that this is not a US to US transaction I'll pass. I'd rather order just the one mirror I need and from an OEM reseller. So anyone have suggestions for how/where to order the part?
I figure it should cost around $120 based on what that member whose glass was stolen paid. And for fixing this situation - I'd gladly pay that.
Cheers all, glad to be here - hope to contribute back.
