Ordered a replacement for a broken hose end on a very old Miele 230i. This hose end differs from the original part, but fits and makes the vacuum cleaner usable again. Although it fits, there is a 1/4 inch gap instead of sitting flush with the canister. It does not affect absorption. I had to cut off the plastic tab to allow the end of the tubing to twist all the way right and left, which wasn't difficult. This is an original part in Miele packaging. Eventually I will go to the Miele dealer to…