EPC Issues and Questions

[JPMOSE]

Hello… Does anyone else use MBEPC.Net?  Well I can open the site, I get an error page on every download I try. It’s been like this for roughly the past 10 days. So I thought I’ll re-join the MB access for $75, But now they don’t have access to joining any further! Does anyone have any advice on how to access the EPC? Any comments welcome! Thank you!

[Leester]

At one time we could access the EPC without charge. Then they began charging $75 for access. A couple of years ago I contacted MBUSA as a member. The reply was that as a MBUSA member I could still access the EPC without charge. In the meantime someone in the Pagoda Group mentioned Nemigaparts.com which I have been using for part numbers.

Between Nemigaparts and the factory parts book I've managed to get the part numbers I need. I think the EPC is probably more up to date (for sure as respects the factory parts book). 

MBUSA gave me a contact, but unfortunately I no longer have that information.  I'm sure EPC has other uses that people more sophisticated than I find useful but EPC just seemed like more work than it was worth for me given the alternatives.


If you haven't checked out Nemigaparts.com I think you would find it useful. Authentic Classics also includes the MB part number in its listings. Additionally either SLS and/or Niemoller (or both) may show MB part numbers.

Lee

[wwheeler]

EPC is no longer. It is now called Xentry portal. I have a paid membership through the 190SL group. I think you buy into Xentry Portal still.

[JPMOSE]

So let me get this straight… I can join the 190 group for $40 and get free access which would otherwise cost me $75. Plus I get the neat publications from the 190 group as well! Sounds like a no brainer to me! They have a great site with lots and lots of information! Wish they had something similar for the 111’s

[mBdrvr]

With a $40.00 membership to the International 190 SL Group you also get a free subscription Mercedes-Benz "Classic" magazine if you are in the U.S., The "190 SL Enthusiast" Magazine, free access to the Xentry Portal system for parts information*, access to the Mercedes-Benz ClubLounge where you can browse past issues of the "Classic" magazine and more plus a Mercedes-Benz ClubCard which offers other benefits.

* Access to Xentry Portal is not instant. It may take time for approval.

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/classic/

http://www.190slstore.com/

[JPMOSE]

I joined the 190 club!   

[Leester]

I'm next to join 190SL club. Also, I just checked the Nemiga site and I am no longer getting the parts pictures there. HMMM. Had to go back to my parts book to figure out the part number for a grommet. Maybe I have to rethink Xentry through the 190SL group.  Thanks all for the information.

[JPMOSE]

Lee,

After your first message above I spoke with a friend who has always had access. And I reference the site you just named and he said yes that stopped working for him as well. MBEPC.net was a good fallback for a while, as I have ordered numerous parts ever since COVID-19 started! Sometimes I just enjoy looking through it as well. The friend I just name recently purchased a 300 D Adenauer, So I went to help him look for parts as well. He’s been a tremendous help on working on my car. No regrets joining the 190 site, it’s always fun to study other models!

[GM]

Niemoeller is helpful too - https://www.niemoeller.de/en/catalog-sl/

[JPMOSE]

Agreed!!  I love that site!

[wwheeler]

I joined the 190SL group because I have a Ponton coupe and they are similar to the 190SL mechanically. Same deal with W111 and the W113. Yes, it is a great group. When I joined, they did not have the membership to the Xentry Portal. That was granted last year along with the magazine subscription. I believe the 190SL group is an officially recognized organization by mother Mercedes.

There are some here on this site that have 190SL cars and belong.

[mnahon]

Here's a site similar to nemiga. In Lithuanian. Still has the pictures:
https://www.iauto.lt/mercedes-benz/Car

[JPMOSE]

Thanks Meyer!   I will need this until my membership kicks in!!