Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–8h00 ~250–800£
Estimated time 2h30–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–800£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
E-Class 1984-1996 21
  • 200 CE Petrol (102.963)
  • 200 D, -TD Diesel (601.912)
  • 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963)
  • 200, -T Petrol (102.922)
  • 230 CE Petrol (102.982)
  • 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982)
  • 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962)
  • 250 D, -TD Diesel (602.912)
  • 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943)
  • 280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (104.942)
  • 300 / 260 E Petrol (103.940)
  • 300 CE, Cabrio Petrol (103.983)
  • 300 CE-24, Cabrio Petrol (104.980)
  • 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD 4MATIC Diesel (603.963)
  • 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960)
  • 300 D, -TD Diesel (603.912)
  • 300 E, -TE Petrol (103.980)
  • 300 E, -TE Petrol (103.983)
  • 300 E-24, -TE-24 Petrol (104.980)
  • 320 CE, Cabrio Petrol (104.992)
  • 320 E, TE Petrol (104.992)
E-Class 1996-2002 2
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914)
E-Class 2002-2009 35
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.820)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.951)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956)
  • 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.961)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.922)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.917)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.913)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (647.961)
  • 280 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.921)
  • 280 CDI V6, -T Diesel (642.920)
  • 280 CDI, -T Diesel (648.961)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.943)
  • 280/300 4MATIC, -T Petrol (272.944)
  • 300 CDI BlueTEC Diesel (642.920)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.954)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.921)
  • 320 CDI V6, -T Diesel (642.920)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (648.961)
  • 320, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.949)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.972)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.985)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964)
  • 400 CDI Diesel (628.961)
  • 420 CDI Diesel (629.910)
  • 500 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.969)
  • 500, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967)
  • 500/550 4MATIC, -T Petrol (273.962)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.960)
  • 55 AMG Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.990)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (156.983)
E-Class 2009-2016 39
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925)
  • 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920)
  • 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958)
  • 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 BlueEFF Petrol (272.923)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 CGI BlueEFF, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 250 CGi Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 BlueEFF, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.952)
  • 300 BlueEFF, -T Petrol (272.952)
  • 300 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.850)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.977)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 350 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.856)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.983)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.952)
  • 350, -T Petrol (272.980)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.820)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.850)
  • 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (273.970)
  • 500/550, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (278.922)
  • 500/550, -T Petrol (273.971)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
E-Class 2016-2023 5
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 / 350 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 de, -4MATIC, -T Diesel,Electricity (654.920)
  • 300 e, -4MATIC, -T Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 18
  • 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 CDI Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CDI Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957)
  • 320 Petrol (276.820)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838)
  • 350 CDI Diesel (642.836)
  • 350 CGI BlueEFF, -4MATIC Petrol (276.957)
  • 350 CGi Petrol (272.982)
  • 350 CGi Petrol (272.984)
  • 350 Petrol (272.961)
  • 350 Petrol (272.988)
  • 400 BlueEFF Petrol (276.850)
  • 400 Petrol (276.820)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.966)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 2
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard suspension 2h30–4h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension 3h00–5h00
Renew both front shock absorbers Without xenon headlights 8h00
Renew both front shock absorbers With xenon headlights 8h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz E-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 E-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 E-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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7 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
E-Class 1984-1996 1984-1996 200 CE Petrol (102.963), 200 D, -TD Diesel (601.912), 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963), 200, -T Petrol (102.922), 230 CE Petrol (102.982), 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982), 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962), 250 D, -TD Diesel (602.912), 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943), 280/300 E… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 1996-2002 1996-2002 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957), 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914) LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2002-2009 2002-2009 200 CDI Diesel (646.820), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 220 CDI, -T Diese… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925), 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860), 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920), 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920), 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueEFF Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2016-2023 2016-2023 180 Petrol (264.915), 180 Petrol (274.910), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 d, -T Diesel (654.916), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920), 250, -T Petrol (274.920), 3… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920), 220 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911), 250 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 Petrol (274.920), 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957), 320 Petrol (276.820), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI Diesel (642.836),… Diesel, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 2017-2022 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 300 d Diesel (654.920), 300 Petrol (274.920), 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873), 350 d Diesel (656.92… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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