Hello,

Remove the shock steering stabilzer and check for operation, you just have to undo one end and you will see what the scoop is. All mercedes have the identical shock even the newer ones.

These all go, even though they are made by Bilstein. These can be purchased on Ebay for $22 well worth the investment, 5 mins to install.

Also check if there is any movement in the track rod link that attaches to the body. This has rubber mounts that can be replaced via a kit. Its on the passenger side. Long tube thing!

The Bilsten shocks however are amazing how long they last. Don't use Kyb you will regret it. I have some on my car and they knock/thump all the time. good shock but not for Mercedes. Would suggest going with HD Bilsteins little more expensive but tightens the roll and overall handling quite a bit. Make sure your tires arent to tall either eg 75's. This makes the car roll on corners and generally very poor performance. The previous owner may have put these on. They tend to be cheaper to purchase.

Mercedes are very different from American cars with alignment, I have never had an alignment done on any of my cars, and I have thousands of miles racked up, and the tires wear out really even. A sign of bad alignment is usually scuffing on the edges.

Brian
300ce,240D,300D, and 300SD