Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–6h00 ~200–600£
Estimated time 2h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
C-Class 1993-2001 19
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921)
  • 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
  • 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.941)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.952)
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960)
  • 220 D Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Petrol (111.961)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
  • 240 T Petrol (112.915)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.910)
  • 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
  • 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
  • 280 Petrol (104.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.920)
C-Class 2000-2007 27
  • 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946)
  • 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 200 CGI Kompressor, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.942)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (111.955)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (611.962)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.981)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.948)
  • 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.920)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.916)
  • 240, -T, LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (612.962)
  • 280 4MATIC, T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940)
  • 30 CDI AMG, -T, -Coupe Diesel (612.990)
  • 32 AMG Kompressor, -T Petrol (112.961)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.953)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.910)
  • 320, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.946)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.970)
  • 350, -T, -Coupe Petrol (272.960)
  • 55 AMG, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.988)
C-Class 2007-2014 30
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820)
  • 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 200 CGi, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.950)
  • 220 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (651.912)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.921)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF 4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.912)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CGi, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.860)
  • 280 4MATIC Petrol (272.948)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.947)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.961)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.960)
  • 350 4MATIC Petrol (272.971)
  • 350 CDI, -T Diesel (642.830)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.982)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.957)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.961)
  • 63 AMG "Black Series" Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (156.985)
C-Class 2014-2022 26
  • 160 Petrol (264.915)
  • 160, -T Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.921)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC Petrol (264.915)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 350 E (Plug-in Hybrid) Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 / 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
C-Class 2021-2025 8
  • 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.920)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (139.580)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard suspension 2h00–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension 2h00–3h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz C-Class shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz C-Class shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921), 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915), 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956), 200, -T Petrol (111.941), 200, -T Petrol (111.952), 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960), 220 D Diesel (604.910… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921), 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946), 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962), 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962), 200 … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2007-2014 2007-2014 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913), 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820), 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910), 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952), 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812), 200 CDI BlueEFF, … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2014-2022 2014-2022 160 Petrol (264.915), 160, -T Petrol (274.910), 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 180 D Diesel (654.916), 180 Petrol (264.915), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 200 CDI Diesel (651.921), 200 D Diesel (654.916), 200 D Diesel (654.9… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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