What is odd is that in 'Pawel's MB system - webparts' the official MB price is 40% lower than in 'SEAD's MB system - originalteile MB' (which is closer to the SLS price).
It just adds to the sense that MB wants the market for their oldtimer parts to be as untransparent and 'difficult' as possible for us customers.
Which I have felt since almost day 1 of my Pagoda ownership in 1999, when I went to a Mercedes dealership for the first time to get parts for my new acquisition and the parts counter man suggested I go someplace else. Literally that is what he said to me, the reason being that third party parts suppliers (like SLS) would be in a better position than MB to assist me. Until this day I have to say I agree with him. The only issue being that, these days, many parts that used to be sold by MB to those third party suppliers, are now only available to us through MB itself. Which is not that interested in serving us.