This actually happened 4 months ago to my E300, and the car has been sitting ever since.

I looked at the suspension yesterday but didn't see anything bent. I know something is bent because it derives horrible now. The steering feels very weird and loose.

Maybe it's best to take it to a honest shop with an alignment lift and have them assess the damage? Will they hold my car if they think "it's too dangerous to drive".

I want to repair whatever is wrong but I don't want run through and entire corner of suspension unless I really have too.

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1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
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