[R129 SL] Headlight Wipers on 1997 sl500

[rtorchia at aol.com]

Here is a good one. I have a 1997 sl500 with 42,000 miles on it that is 
in immaculate condition (other than I need a new rear section of the 
cloth top). I rarely leave it out, but parked it at the train station 
in full view of the street. Imagine my amazement when I returned and 
saw that someone stole both my headlight wiper blades! They must have 
done it carefully because the motors are not damaged. Of course the 
blade arms cost over $80 each and to get all of the replacement parts 
with inserts will cost me over $200. Unfortunately the wiper arms are 
only available from the dealership. To me these are useless but they 
come with the car and ought to be there. So watch out where you park 
your sl!