Could anyone tell me the right socket to fit the differential bolts in my 2001 SLK? It leaks a bit, and I thought I would check the back plate bolts first. They look like a 12 point torx, but need the correct socket size to buy to check. Probably can't get to all of them...really cramped up there.

 

no10 torx afaik
Buy a set off ebay for about $20 search for torx
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/15PC-TORX-STA...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HONITON-9PC-T...QQcmdZViewItem

Give it a spray over with degreaser from a spray can, hose off and have
another look.
The side seals do tend to weep and a little bit of colour makes a lot of
mess.

Bazzle