Hi, all.

I realize this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has ever crossed the MB part numbers for the super-expensive wagon shocks over to other OEM supplier numbers.

A quick Internet search turned up Sachs 115 070 (SACHS Shock Absorber Super Touring Front Axle, Gas Pressure, Suspension Strut) from a parts house in the UK at only £58,91 including VAT; at today's exchange rate, that's less than $85 each, compared to $370 each for the genuine wagon-specific MB 124-320-35-30 units, and there are various parts houses here in the US that are selling the Sachs in the $115 range.

Also, can anyone confirm that the front struts are in fact specific to the wagon?

Best Regards,
Rob

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