Help, Suspension is lowering by itself

[The Smiths]

It is a 1996 E230 Aventgard, 76K miles.
We have had it 3 years and it is slowly lowering itself

We are now having a problem pulling onto the drive without scraping. The front mudflaps are about an inch off the floor

Could I ask for guidance for what to look for, it is the wifes car - mine is a jeep that I just lifted 3 inches - not much difference.

The measurement from wheel centre to wheel arch is 13". What should it be?

I have scanned the forums but could not find anything definative. It does knock with bumps (but some of this is mud flap catching) and I cannot see major rust on suspension or mounts.

Things are now getting really bad with speedbumps and the local council insist on making more.

Can you please help?

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

It can only be broken springs really, nothing eles should effect ride hight.


Does it have hydrolic self leveling suspension at the rear? i.e is it a estate. This would only effect the rear.

 

[The Smiths]

It's a saloon.

The front seems to have dropped gradually over time, rather than noticable over a short period.

I will have a look later to see if I can see any issues with the springs.

 

[television]

Check the springs at the bottom, as that is where they normally break

 

[David Nock]

Springs sag over time and miles, a few inches is quite possible.