You don't need a spring compressor to remove W124 springs. Just lower the control arm slowly and you'll be fine. You will actually have to pry the spring off its perch. Do a search on my name - I've done it before and it's not scary at all.

Of course I cannot be held responsible for accidental decapitation.

__________________
08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280