Engine Mounts Advice Please

[Slartibardfast1]

2011 S-Class (W221) S350L Bluetec with 58,000 miles on the clock.

I'll be needing to replace my engine mounts at some time (advised as such by a reliable Mercedes Specialist) as my car has a very slight vibration coming through the steering wheel . It's not imminent but as I plan on keeping the car I'd like to get this sorted sooner rather than later.

There are 2 engine mounts and 1 transmission mount. The MB parts numbers (supplied to me by Mercedes Benz Main Dealer Parts Department) are:
Left side: MA221 240 66 17/64
Right side: MA221 240 67 17/64
Transmission: MA221 240 09 18

The Left side is currently on Back Order, has been for a while and no indication as to when it will become available.

My local MB Specialist has told me that there are a couple of good replacement Brands that should be suitable: Lemforder and Febi Bilstein.

I am finding it virtually impossible to find the correct Lemforder and Febi Bilstein part numbers for these. I have contacted a few suppliers, giving them all the details including VIN and Reg number and they have all come back with different options. I want to find out when the car is on the ramps being repaired that the parts I've given them won't fit.

I would be grateful for any advice regarding other suitable replacement Brands or how to identify the correct parts numbers please. Cheers in advance.

 

[mioba]

Any good motor factors can use the MB part number and get equivalent part.

 

[LostKiwi]

Lose the MA off the front and all the spaces from the part number.
Now just Google that.

 

[gianton]

I’d go with Lemforder anytime. Avoid Febi. Autodoc should have them.

 

[alexanderfoti]

I’d go with Lemforder anytime. Avoid Febi. Autodoc should have them.

Febi rubber = good
Febi electronics = not so good

 

[Wighty]

My Lemforder mounts from AUTODOC had MB part numbers on them

 

[gianton]

Febi rubber = good
Febi electronics = not so good

Maybe they have them updated somehow, last time I used Febi rubber about 10 years ago, on my Audi A6 Allroad '06 were crap... lasted 20k km and needed changing. On the other hand Lemforder never let me down, they are same quality as OE MB parts.

 

[Slartibardfast1]

Lose the MA off the front and all the spaces from the part number.
Now just Google that.

Done that. Spent hours checking before I posted this thread.

 

[Slartibardfast1]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like there are different part numbers depending on chassis/VIN number (my chassis number is A448318)

 

[gianton]

I ended up with the MB local dealer for changing the engine mounts on my car, as Lemforder was available only on one side.
The transmission mount is easier to find.

 

[Slartibardfast1]

I ended up with the MB local dealer for changing the engine mounts on my car, as Lemforder was available only on one side.
The transmission mount is easier to find.

I'll have to wait for MB genuine mounts when they're back in stock as the correct mounts for my car don't seem to be available in lemforder - the "OE" numbers don't match (mine needs A221 240 66 17 and A221 240 67 17). Here's the search results from the online Lemforder catalogue.

 

[Slartibardfast1]

Just placed an order with "woxparts.com" for the Left Mount (MB genuine) as it's showing as in stock. The company is based in Latvia and they ship worldwide. I've ordered the other 2 mounts from MB Grangemouth. Fingers crossed that they all arrive in "reasonable" time.

Total for the mounts was £362. Fitting will be done by my local MB specialist (Mertec) for £234. Grand total (including £6 consumables) = £602
The quote for supply and fit from local MB Main Dealer was over £1,300.

 

[Slartibardfast1]

Just chased woxparts.com for update on delivery. I was informed that they do not have these in stock as they order everything direct from MB Germany (who don't have these in stock). Order cancelled and refund received.

I then called Grangemouth MB Parts and asked Neil if I have to keep phoning every week to check stock status. He did some checking on their system and managed to locate the left mount in stock at another branch. Yippee! Big thanks to Neil for his help. Will now get it booked in with the specialist asap.