Have you ever heard of a mechanic's stethoscope? They aren't that expensive (not like a doctor's). They can be helpful for finding motor sounds and bearing noise from things like the water pump. If you are comfortable with the idea, use them to 'listen' to each bushing while someone pushing down on the car.

Actually the bushings on the suspension for the W210 are wear items. Probably just as well to replace them as a set since they have all seen the same use.

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1998 E320 Wagon