Mann FilterMann-Filter CUK29005 Cabin Air Filter

Fit well into the frame of the car, good product

Tired a cheaper brand before and IT DID NOT FIT! I bought this one -it's OEM and it fits easily. Don't waste your time with the cheap fakes

Great product. Super fast shipping.

This cabin filter was identical to the original Mercedes cabin air filter it replaced. The old filter felt heavier and I could not see daylight through it when I held it up to the sun. The Mann filter I could just see some light through it when held up to the sun. The original and the Mann had the exact same closure mechanism that required the installer to have three hands to operate. I split the white bar with scissors so I could squeeze the filter shut with one hand and slide the closure over the ears. After one side was done I did the same to the other side and installation was complete.I liked that Mann inserted a very complete installation pamphlet in the box. Usually the installation of these is fairly straightforward but naturally, Mercedes makes it complicated gaining access to the filter. That’s a fault on Mercedes not on Mann.After installation my climate control system returned to the original factory performance. I learned that replacing the cabin filter needs to be done when air no longer blows out from the vents, mileage or time in use are poor indicators for determining the service interval.

Perfect fit for my 2012 Mercedes C250, although there is a soft plastic tag on the upper side which my OEM filter did not have; however, that didn't present any problems with installation. It would be nice if this came in an airtight sealed plastic bag as activated carbon is known to degrade through absorption of odors if exposed to air for any lengthy period (which is why replacement every year is recommended) and this item was not dated, at least as far as I could see, so there is no way to determine how long it was exposed. The construction is sturdy and this is a well-made product. However, be prepared for a twisted back and a bit of cussing during installation which will probably take longer than the advertised "24 minutes." There are plenty of on-line videos of installation procedures, but it's not quite as easy and quick as some of those make it out to be. Other than a T20 Torx bit, I'd suggest a flashlight, gloves, and two flat blade screwdrivers; there are some sharp pieces of metal and plastic you're going to have to negotiate and a metal clip (on the outbound side) that needs to pop off, which is where one of the flat bladed screwdrivers will needed. There is a sliding white plastic piece that is quite snugly fit in place and you need to move inward to replace the old filter and then outward to refit the new filter; I found using one screwdriver to push up on the housing and using the other to push this plastic piece firmly up into the housing necessary as this fits over tabs, otherwise a lot of cussing will ensue while you're fiddling around in the dark under the glove box recess, which is where the flashlight comes in handy to see what you're doing. And, make sure the arrow embossed on the underside of the filter points to the outside of the vehicle. All told, this took me about 35-40 minutes to change. I can see why most dealers charge about $100 in labor to replace one of these, but if you are even a bit handy you shouldn't have too many problems and will certainly save some coin. But have some aspirin handy for your sore back after you're done.

Not an EXACT replacement for the OEM, as the OEM has the filter go from end to end and Mann has theirs stop with roughly an inch or so of rubber filling the rest of the way.We'll see how it performs and lasts, but for the price and it actually fitting when compared to the cheaper option on here, it's not a bad deal.

I replaced the activated carbon cabin filter on my Mercedes SL550 today at 16,000 mile, this CUK 29005 was a perfect fit and identical to the original one I removed which was also a Mann CUK 29005. The filter is located under the panel beneath the glove box. Here is how to do it:Pull back the passenger carpet under the dash, fold it back and lay on floor, unscrew the two torx screws ( Torx25) on the front edge of the panel ( I understand other Models may have three screws, mine has two and a friction snap in the center. Pull it down gently, and slide the right side down first, it is fiddly, you will have to gently bend the panel on the right side. If you did not pull the carpet down first, back up and do in now.I had three wires to disconnect on the back of the panel, the light, a temperature sensor and a power socket. See photo for the back side of the panel with wires and connections illustrated in yellow, the left screw location and center snap are circled in red. Once the wires are disconnected remove the panel.With panel removed you can see the filter in the second photo circled in yellow, unclip the silver clip (green arrow) and slide the white retainer piece to right (shown by red arrow). This slide may be a little sticky, mine was. Pull the filter down once the slide is moved (it is okay to remove the white slide if it falls off). Reverse the procedure to install the new filter, other reviews said they had to use the old white retainer the new one did not fit, mine worked fine. It was challenging to slide in position to the left, a tight fit and you have to make sure the filter is up tight to the filter housing. Take your time, and if you can do this with lots of daylight it makes the job easier.I also replaced the two engine air filters with Mann C3397, it was also the same case the OEM filter and a perfect fit, remember to order two of these engine air filters if you have the V8 twin turbo. You only need one cabin filter.