Originally posted by greenphant
I bought a "new" used instrument panel, because my original one threw a code for faulty instrument panel. Does anyone know if the mileage is saved in the digital odometer itself, or does the vehicle computer tell it what to display?

It's not a serious issue since the new one had 97k on it and my car has 124k, but I would prefer to have it accurate. I didn't find any conclusive threads, so if anyone can help or point me in the right direction that'd be great.

Also - does anyone know of the best place to get chrome instrument cluster rings? I figure since I'm in there.....
The cluster will display the mileage from the original car the cluster was removed from. I don't know what the legal issues are in your country but here it is illegal to alter mileage. I think it would also affect your resale value.

Maybe you can get a Mercedes dealer to install your cluster and get them to write on your service book that they changed the cluster to a different one at 97,000 kms to 124,000 kms.