Hi,
Can anybody help me to identify part number for the 97 E420 front springs.
I just installed new front springs part number A210 321 15 04 and it looks too high.
I don't want anything sporty or sexy with lowering and all this. I just want to know if this is a correct replacement for my original spings. And if not, what those springs for then?
If I'm going to go back to garage I need some solid data to back up my claim.
Rubber spacer is already the lowest one so I don't think this is the problem.
Anyone?
Thanks.

MB springs are selected by a point numbering system..

ON the 1997 E420 the "base" number is 85...add 3 points for sunroof, add 1 point for sound system, add 1 point for H/Ll washer system, & 1 point for ASR.

Depending on equipment you have from 89-91 points.

for a car with 89 points the spring is 210-321-14-04 & the thickest spring pad....

for a car with 90 or more points the number is 210-321-15-04 & the thinnest spring pad.

You know your cars equiptment level...so add up the points...I'll bet that you have the correct spring...

have you driven the car at least 10 miles??

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Yes, it looks like I have a correct part number for my 91 points. It's just that there is ~4.5 In between the fender and the top of the tire and it looks more like suzuki samurai ready for offroading then what it looked before.

Thanks,
Kunibert