1990 500 SEC Starter motor

[steveobx]

I'm having trouble nailing which one I need. An idiot on ebay said 'It will fit a treat' and then sent a LHD version. Can anyone clever let me have a part number? It would be deeply appreciated.
Steve

 

[mioba]

Thats why you should not trust ebay sellers, thier aim is to get the part sold.

Have you got the old one out, there will be a part no stamped on it,

failing that look on the likes of MB teile katalogue based on your vin.

Personally I wouldnt bother with a used one, they do have a lifetime.

 

[steveobx]

Thanks for your response. The starter is still on the car unfortunately. I'm very grateful for the MB teilekatalogue lead except I can't for the life of me find a starter motor under any of those group headings. I don't suppose you'd be kind enough to point me at the right one?

 

[mattkh]

.....The starter is still on the car unfortunately.

What is the starter problem..?
Have you considered getting the old one repaired.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Yes it is an electric motor with solenoids, they can be repaired/reconditioned surely.