mbzman, as far as I know the only reliable way to verify that the existing shocks/struts are fine is to remove them from the car and compare their compression resistance with a brand new shock/strut. A worn shock/strut will compress very easily, whereas a brand new shock/strut (even a Comfort shock/strut) will be very stiff and offer much more resistance.

Resist the temptation to go with HD shocks/struts to prevent body roll. I installed a set of Bilstein HD struts on our 1995 E320 and the ride was busy and bone-jarring ... extremely uncomfortable. Switched to Bilstein Comfort struts 4 days later, and they provide the ride and handling you expect from a MB automobile.

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Fred Hoelzle