W164 ML 63 - Can You Identify These Brakes?

[Freelele]

This grey 2007 ML63 imported from Japan is the vehicle in question. I am unable to locate a replacement for the rear brake calliper trim piece that has departed.

The one that remains in place is this one.

[Freelele]

Is this OE part number? I've looked everywhere online, but I can't locate a metal plate with the AMG emblem raised on it. Is anybody else recognising it? It would be great if it did, but if it doesn't, I'm starting to worry that I'm too far up Sh!t Creek for a paddle to make any difference.

[DownContent]

It appears to be one of those knockoff covers. Can you describe the opposing viewpoint?

Those center caps are 😏 as well.

[Sumoto]

Refurbished in red, it resembles the regular calliper.

After only a few years, the factory finish began to flake and turn a variety of creamy colours.

You can see what they typically look like in this photo; I think the silver plate could be the part you're after.

[Freelele]

I have found the perfect silver plate. I wish I knew where to get a couple right now. Increased likelihood of rocking-horse drama!in my opinion. It needs a miracle because all the information I can find indicates that it was an aftermarket fitting and not original equipment. According to AI, you should get a metal plate stamped with the AMG emblem, paint it red, and then attach it using a product like JB-Weld.

[Freelele]

Genuine AMG brake calliper, aftermarket but not counterfeit. If you'd rather not use the center caps that came with the car, I do have a set of inexpensive ones with the 'Affalterbach' crest that you can find on eBay. I wanted to use them with the red CLS 63 SB, but I couldn't find a way to attach the 'Affalterbach Special Edition' badge to the dashboard.

On the flip side, the calliper appears rather functional, with the anti-rattle spring and the rear of the outer pad visible in all their blatant redness. This isn't looking good at all...

[Freelele]

PRESS RELEASE - The feckers have been located. And, ultimately, it is an original equipment manufacturer (OE) fitment.

[Freelele]

https://mercteil.com/de/mercedes-benz-a-1644230623-haltefeder-spare-part-8jwD4

[Freelele]

(Wunderpartz, a company based in the UK that sells similar products but not these, is where I obtained the part number.) With Mercteil being based in Latvia and their bank in Lithuania, I figured it was worth a shot because they accept PayPal. Even if nothing comes up, I should still be able to get my money back. By the way, I'll be sitting down in the morning to enquire about the main dealer's price anyway.