WANTED WTB: Late E500 Front Shock Absorbers A1243205030

[e500.org]

Does anyone have original MB front shocks for the E500 (93-95)? Part number for my car is showing up as A1243205030 and I have been told they are NLA from MB. I am struggling to locate the exact aftermarket compatible part i.e. Sachs, therefore wouldn't mind waiting a while for the OEM part. Would need shipping to Dubai, UAE. Many thanks.

 

[Twilling]

MB should still have rebuild ones. Try Part No. A124320503080

 

[gsxr]

Who is saying they are NLA? A forum member got a set late last year, documented here somewhere. I forget who it was, photos are below.

Note the new p/n is 124-320-50-30-64, still made by Sachs, but now manufactured in Turkey.

MBCC also shows them as available:

Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts Search.

Browse through the Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts Search to see the availability of parts, promotional and newly manufactured parts and order them online (only in Germany).

partssearch.mercedes-benz-classic.com

 

[kwontumspeed]

That was me. And I recently bought two more for the S124 three weeks ago. Same PN, from Turkey, etc.

 

[e500.org]

MB should still have rebuild ones. Try Part No. A124320503080

Thanks, that P/N is not showing up anywhere in EPC. BTW My car is a Limited 1994.

 

[e500.org]

Who is saying they are NLA? A forum member got a set late last year, documented here somewhere. I forget who it was, photos are below.

Note the new p/n is 124-320-50-30-64, still made by Sachs, but now manufactured in Turkey.

MBCC also shows them as available:

Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts Search.

Browse through the Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts Search to see the availability of parts, promotional and newly manufactured parts and order them online (only in Germany).

partssearch.mercedes-benz-classic.com

The local dealer here in Dubai when I used 124-320-50-30 which is what EPC is telling me. OK I will check that out, Dave I assume those shocks also work for a 94 E500 Limited (IIRC it was only the rear springs different for the Limited?).

 

[Twilling]

Thanks, that P/N is not showing up anywhere in EPC. BTW My car is a Limited 1994.

Oh...I´m wrong... A124320503064 ist the part no to go.... sry

 

[gsxr]

The EPC will almost never display part number suffixes (-64, -80, etc). The EPC shows A1243205030 however the dealer parts inventory system (Paragon) will show any supercessions, in this case adding the -64 suffix. The -64 suffix typically indicates a supplier change (particularly for brake rotors or pads), although in this case it is still Sachs/ZF for both.

And yes, the Limited uses the same front struts as standard E500. Only the AMG E60 had different struts / SLS hydrolegs.

 

[e500.org]

The EPC will almost never display part number suffixes (-64, -80, etc). The EPC shows A1243205030 however the dealer parts inventory system (Paragon) will show any supercessions, in this case adding the -64 suffix. The -64 suffix typically indicates a supplier change (particularly for brake rotors or pads), although in this case it is still Sachs/ZF for both.

And yes, the Limited uses the same front struts as standard E500. Only the AMG E60 had different struts / SLS hydrolegs.

Thx Dave will get these ordered

 

[gerryvz]

I am ordering a pair of the front struts for my 1994 E500. I have never replaced them, surprisingly. I'm starting to get a bit nervous that they may go NLA in the not too distant future, so figured that I'd get a set to have on hand. I already have all of the rubber boots and bump stops in hand for the E500.

As far as I know, these are the .036-specific front struts with the proper internal rebound-limiting spring. MB Annapolis is selling them for $188 + MD state tax.

Per the discussion on this thread, the ISPPI is showing the supercession to the latest part number for the front struts.

A124320503064

 

[gsxr]

These are still available AFAIK. As previously documented on the forum, the -64 suffix indicates a change in COO, from Germany to Turkey; made by Sachs with MB Star logo. Still a good idea to hoard a pair if they have never been replaced or have high miles.