| Tool kit
I found the tool kit (a blue fabric roll-up) in the spare tire. There is a plastic insert that holds the spare tire and that can be used to hold tools, parts, etc. The two attached pictures show what was in the kit. I do not know if it is complete. There are obviously more pockets than tools. An oil filter wrench would be nice, for example. I wonder if dealers sell add-ons?
The zig-zag tool is a key for the sunroof, allowing it to be cranked shut if the motor fails. I found it in the glove compartment.
The black plastic thing is a fuse extractor.
The tool kit reminds me of the tool kits that come with BMW motorcycles, my only other German motor vehicle experience, although the motorcycle's kit is far more complete.
I suspect that the tool kit is there just so Mercedes can brag about it. It really wouldn't be that useful; the Leatherman tool that lives on my right hip would replace most of it. More valuable to the typical (not us!) owner is a credit card and the phone number of the Mercedes emergency service.
Jeremy |