yeah it could be the shocks but I thought unlikely given the mileage, the springs look ok and steering seems fine. Also at the last MOT there was an advisory of wear to the near side lower control arm and I have checked this with a bar and it is knocking slightly.
Have now bought new lower...
Thanks all - yeah think I am going to go for Lemforder as can get the control arm for £96
I suspect the others may need doing as well as the ride is terrible - really loud bangs when going over certain types of road surface and pot holes at low speeds - seems fine over 30mph!
car has been...
Thanks - rang them and the control arm is £190 inc forum discount which is £20 more than I was quoted from MB Grimsby. Aftermarket Lemforder are under £100.
also the original merc ones have only lasted 50,000 miles so not as bothered now about using original merc parts
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where do you all buy parts from online?
Am after suspension arms and drop links but Euro Car parts don’t stock all in Lemforder (only odd ones in stock) and same at GSF. Merc OEM are still too expensive even with the forum discount
which are decent brands other than Lemforder please - have...
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I have a 2008 C200k in silver with the AMG styling pack on. It has the original 17” six double spoke wheels in diamond cut finish that are in a right state as lacquer peeling off/milky etc.
Have decided to get all 4 refurbed with a powder coat finish and just wondered what colour I...
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Just bought a c class c200k 1.8 petrol 2008 off my dad - he had the car from new and has only done just over 50k miles - car has been very well looked after.
I have noticed a quite loud noise from the front suspension when going over certain types of uneven road/speed bumps at low speeds...
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