Hi all -- The rear springs on my CDI are broken at the final turn on lower part of the spring. This can only be seen when the car is on a lift or a mirror is used to look into the cup the spring sits in. Apparently this is common problem with the W211 and may be result of poorly formed springs used in manufacture.

I know Mercedes used different springs for different versions of the E320 CDI worldwide. Was only one type of spring used stock in US?

What is the correct part number for the replacement spring? The color code on mine appears to be 1 blue stripe and 2 yellow stripes.

I will be in Germany and can get Bilstein B3 springs for about $35 each. The MB part number is: 211 324 02 04. the Bilstein # is: 36-154142.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991