The rear drivers door on my 94 e320 makes a noise almost like its not shut all the way when I go over a bump or stop/accelerate sharply. I've looked at all the hinges, check strap, and mechanisms even comparing them to the passenger rear door. There is nothing loose and there is no free play in the door if I try to move it from the in/out side.

Is there some sort of adjustment that can be done or perhaps my door check is just worn out?

As I said it sounds as if its not shut all the way - like its only partially latched and the latch is clinking.

Thanks for any help!

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Daily Driver: 02 E430 4MATIC
In the family: '03 E500 // '04 ML500 // 64 220SE

Do you open/close this door a lot? If so, perhaps the weather seal has collapsed a bit and the door can move a bit when you drive. It is very easy to adjust the door's 'strike' located on the body. Slightly loosen the 2 torx head fasteners with a T40 socket (available at most auto parts places and at Sears). Attach masking tape to the door jamb along the top and bottom of the strike to mark the path, and move the 'strike' inward about 1/16", being careful to keep the 'strikes' top and bottom within the guide lines established by the tape. Tighten the T40s and see if this takes cars of the problem.
regards,
Mark

will try that...thanks

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Daily Driver: 02 E430 4MATIC
In the family: '03 E500 // '04 ML500 // 64 220SE

easy procedure...will report back later if it fixes the problem

Thanks!

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Daily Driver: 02 E430 4MATIC
In the family: '03 E500 // '04 ML500 // 64 220SE

If that doesn't do it, take a close look at the wood strip on the door. The nuts holding them on tend to loosen over time and that rattling wood strip can drive a person crazy. The fix for that is to pull the door panel and tighten the nuts from behind.

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Steve
'93 400E

My former '90 300E had an irritating rattle knock that came from the vertical u-shaped channel that hides the seat belt. Just behind your left shoulder.

Steve