you can unbolt one end of damper and see if it has good resistance all the way through[check for little or no resistance near the centre] or just replace them because [1] they are cheap [2] it's time.

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David S Poole
European Performance
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1987 Mercedes Benz 420SEL
1988 Mercedes Benz 300TE (With new evaporator)
2000 Mercedes Benz C280
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