All springs get weak over time, its the nature of the beast. Mercedes is no different than any other and I've replaced springs on several Mercedes because they sagged in the rear.
Definitely replace both if you want an even ride height now and in the future
I was just taking inventory of some springs and emailed another member about springs for a 124 chassis Sport suspension. I saw nothing about 4-matic springs and I don't have any. I noted the aftermarket dealers do not list coil springs any more. I suppose they do not sell them very often. So its either the dealer or a place I have used and highly recommend: Coil Spring Specialties in Kansas. St. Marys KS I recall. They can make springs that ride lower or higher than factory springs at the same time are either stiffer or softer. But if your not interested in special suspension modifications then OE springs are faster to get and are assured to meet the ride quality you presently have.
DDH
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Originally Posted by EricSilver
A sudden groaning, like a creaky ball joint, alerted me that something was wrong in the drivers wheel well, where I discovered the break. A few blasts of Wurth lubricant silenced the noise (for now, at least).
There is no discernible difference in ride height or performance. There is no rust at all.
Do I need to immediately replace or can I wait two to three weeks, since I wont have a convenient time to do it until then?
Will get a replacement spring from dealer on Monday. Though I was advised to do both springs at the same time, I was also told Mercedes springs do not sag over time so I will likely replace the broken one alone.
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