Armed with Myarmar's very helpful EPC output & Nachi's advice, I have since been to a local MB parts dealer. The coil part numbers for USA spec MB's are applicable globally, as the same parts were listed as valid for my chassis no. The dealer's EPC also threw up some pretty interesting options on my car, see
this thread .
I have placed an order for OEM springs, 124 321 21 04 for the front & 124 324 16 04 for the rear. Hopefully these will bring about an improvement in the current harsh ride quality - if anything I will at least have a set of new springs. Getting these fitted Friday, together with front wheel bearings, which are starting to deteriorate.
Thanks again for everyone's kind assistance.
P.
PS: Nachi, visited a couple of local chop shops and bought some goodies (it's just like a grown toy store, only better!) - an air vent, interior dome light + a door mirror. Quick Q re the interior dome light, the map reading light portion on mine shines to the left (passenger side in Malaysia). Is this the same for LHD models?