S211 Sport snapped front spring - which are the correct OE replacements?

[JeffHilton]

Hi all, the NSF coil spring has snapped on my 2007 S211 E280 CDI Sport. I spoke to my local dealer who told me I need to look for green and yellow coloured dots on the original spring to identify the correct replacement. Only problem is that on inspection the snapped spring looks like non-OE (as in pic), so therefore no coloured dots.

Looking at aftermarket supplier websites, it seems like a bit of a minefield to find the right ones, as nobody seems to list the Sport, only the Avantgarde with sports suspension. So due to this and the OE price being reasonable, I'd rather put it back on original spec parts.

Before I sit on hold with any more MB dealer parts counters I wanted to ask if anyone knows what the coloured dots mean so I can try to work out the correct ones for myself. I'm assuming as it's a Sport the spring length is 410mm, but I don't know for sure, and I also don't know the correct rate, load, etc.

I guess the important factors could be: OM642 engine with 7G gearbox, air suspension on rear only, factory 18" wheels and Sport spec.

Any help gratefully received.

Cheers, Jeff

 

[KennyN]

Many (many) variables regarding the correct springs for your car , no way there is the single right aftermarket ones for your specific vehicle.

The dealer should know which ones are the correct ones based on your vin number.

Having said that a full set of lowering springs may be the order of the day as you will need to replace both fronts anyway and the rears will benefit from a refresh if they are the original 15 year old items.

K

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

As above talk to the dealer and supply your VIN the springs are rated to your car and spec the coloured dots indicate the MB rating

 

[JeffHilton]

Just off a call to another dealer - finally someone who was willing to work it out for me - one green and three yellow dots is what I need. £65 quid each.

thanks all for your help