The ca r was "bouncing" down the road several years ago, and was told then that the Blats and the Shocks (rear) should be replaced.

Penny wise - I replaced the blat and not the shocks.

Well the front plastic bumper cover has been hitting the stops in parking lots - suggested the car is lower than it should be.

Also - the shock test (pushing down on the front - and watching how many bounces before it stops) - the car bounces back and forth about 3 - 4 time, suggesting the front shocks are not absorbing any of the activity.

And the car has original shock - with 180K miles.

I'm thinking the car just needs some long term suspension attention.


Thanks again

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
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'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup