I second Hitman's comments.

I am changing the accumulators on my 94 E320 wagon and got the parts under $260 (********az) shipped to my house.

Should be a easy project for any competent mechanic.

The hardest part is figuring out how to access the accumulators inside the car. If I recall they are buried in some models. The wagon required removing 6 panel screens and peeling up a floor pannel in the cargo area.

Second item is the hex bolt for the line from the strut to the accumulator. If generous quantities of penetrating oils are not applied to the nut prior to trying to unbolt it stripping of the hex slot is possible (ask me how I know...). That may require the replacement of the hydraulic line and bolt (reported to be a $20ish part based on other posts).

Why not order the accumulators and filter then deliver the car and the parts to your Indie if you are less DIY inclined? That will probably save you a substantial chunk of the quoted cost especially after you provide him with a copy of the DIY posts from these forums.

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1994 E320 Wagon with many warts SOLD
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