Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h00 ~250–300£
Estimated time 2h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
A-Class 1998-2005 9
  • 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.940)
  • 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960)
  • 160 CDI Diesel (668.940)
  • 160 CDI Diesel (668.941)
  • 160, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960)
  • 170 CDI Diesel (668.940)
  • 170 CDI, -L Diesel (668.942)
  • 190, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.990)
  • 210 Evolution, -L, LPG LPG,Petrol (166.995)
A-Class 2005-2012 8
  • 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920)
  • 160 CDI Diesel (640.942)
  • 170, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940)
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940)
  • 180 CDI Diesel (640.940)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (640.941)
  • 200 Turbo Petrol (266.980)
  • 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960)
A-Class 2012-2018 15
  • 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K))
  • 160 Petrol (270.910)
  • 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K))
  • 180 CDI Diesel (651.901)
  • 180 Petrol (270.910)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.901)
  • 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)
  • 200 Petrol (270.910)
  • 220 4MATIC Petrol (270.920)
  • 220 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)
  • 220 D Diesel (651.930)
  • 250, -4MATIC Petrol (270.920)
  • 250, -4MATIC Petrol (270.920)
  • 45 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (133.980)
  • 45 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (133.980)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–2h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz A-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 A-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 A-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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A-Class 1998-2005 1998-2005 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.940), 140, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960), 160 CDI Diesel (668.940), 160 CDI Diesel (668.941), 160, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.960), 170 CDI Diesel (668.940), 170 CDI, -L Diesel (668.942), 190, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (166.990), 210 Evolution, -L, LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
A-Class 2005-2012 2005-2012 150, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.920), 160 CDI Diesel (640.942), 170, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.940), 180 CDI Diesel (640.940), 200 CDI Diesel (640.941), 200 Turbo Petrol (266.980), 200, -LPG LPG,Petrol (266.960) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
A-Class 2012-2018 2012-2018 160 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 160 Petrol (270.910), 180 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K)), 180 CDI Diesel (651.901), 180 Petrol (270.910), 200 CDI Diesel (651.901), 200 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930), 200 Petrol (270.910), 220 4MATIC Petrol (270.920), 220 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.930)… Diesel, Petrol
A-Class 2018-2025 2018-2025 160 Petrol (282.914), 160d Diesel (608.915), 180 48V (MHEV),Petrol (282.814), 180 Petrol (282.914), 180d Diesel (608.915 (K9K)), 180d Diesel (654.920), 200 48V (MHEV),Petrol (282.814), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (282.914), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (282.914), 200d Diesel (654.920), 220, -4MA… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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