Mercedes W220 S-Class Xenon Headlight Levelling Motor Failure
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
2000
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⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Low
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟢 Low Priority
The headlight levelling motors on W220 Xenon headlights seize with age, causing MOT failure on beam alignment. The motors are inside the headlight unit and require disassembly or headlight replacement. Budget headlight motor replacement: £50-150 per side if accessible.
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