First-time Mercedes owner, encountering first troubles!

[Adv3nture]

Greetings everyone, I am a new and first-time owner of a Mercedes, having transitioned from a BMW F11. I just acquired an S213 E350d (AGM Line Premium) and am enjoying the torque from the Stage 1 remap and the digital cockpit; however, I am very concerned about the potential damage to my 20" turbine alloys (is this a matter of when, not if?).

One week into ownership, I encountered many errors:

- B000211 - intermittent - Squib for driver’s airbag stage 2. Is it advisable to repair the squib component or is replacement the superior option?
- The message "Mercedes me connect service limited" appeared when the OBD2 was connected; should I be concerned?

I have resolved the issue using the iCarsoft for the time being. For those knowledgeable, is the airbag squib problem costly or feasible for a DIY approach (e.g., after substituting it with a secondhand unit from eBay), or will the new squib need dealer coding via STAR, etc.?

[AmericaMonster]

The Mercedes Me app is unreliable, and some versions use 3G, which is being deprecated.

Regarding the Squib.

I would not feel comfortable using a pre-owned component in a safety-critical domain. I would entrust it, along with the airbag removal, to a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician. 👍

[Notef]

...unless it pertained to the wife's side... in that case, I would use an old one from a Micra!

[Seconsu]

Did you purchase the vehicle via a private sale or from a dealer?

[Ziinsig]

This reminds me of a story in which two policemen visit a guy's residence to inform him, "We regret to inform you about your wife, sir; it appears she has been struck by a bus." The man responds, "Yes, but she is excellent with the children, and I engage in sexual intercourse with her from behind."