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  1. yojay

    W140 Non-SLS Rear Suspension Sag (98' S420)

    As titled I have a 98' S420 W140 without SLS, and the rear suspension runs too low. As you might be able to see from the (random, crappy) pictures, the rear has about 1" of clearance between the arch and top of the tyre wall. A couple of MB specialists, PCS, WGMB and Starwerx, have seen the...
  2. C240Sport97

    S420 (W140) - help with value and advice

    Came across an S420 (93, I think with the contrast bumpers/lower trim) in blue black metallic with grey interior with 2 owners and 60k miles. In great condition. Only a tiny bit of rust on rear arch. Paintwork otherwise perfect. Slight delamination on rear window. Interior is pretty much...
  3. yojay

    W140 S420 (M119) Owner. Hello!

    Hi All, I have decided to bankrupt myself in the most luxurious way possible, W140 ownership! My car is a late W140 S420 SWB. It's a 1998 model and I bought it recently at fairly low milage, 80k. It also runs a Lovato East-Fast LPG kit, with a smallish toroidal tank in the spare wheel well...
  4. yojay

    M119 Spark Plugs (98' S420 W140)

    Has anyone got the facts on spark plugs for a later M119 please? I have seen this online; "Later 95-99 engines (>011674) with direct ignition require a different plug FR8 DPP 33+ gap at .040 (1.1) versus the earlier 92-94 cap and rotor engines (<011673) which require FR8 DC4 gap at .032...
  5. F

    S420 1999 won’t start

    Odometer display start error Hi: I have a Mercedes s420 1999, I didn’t use the car, just for short drives on the weekends. Last time when it’s running just it to warm it’s up, stop working and just shut down. I presume it’s empty of gas because the fuel light still on, I start over and aver...
  6. M

    Breaking Mercedes S420 (parts) year 96

    Hi members I am sadly going to break up my S420 for parts, Other than the immobiliser won't disengage it's a taxed and MOT'd. It was working perfectly on x-mass eve and x-mass day won't start.. called Mercedes and of course they said bring it in, £160 for a diagnostic, then a couple of hundred...
  7. K

    might be nice one S420 Coupe

    1996 MERCEDES S420 AUTO SILVER | eBay UK I'm not British but... last sequence... and his write up...
  8. N

    S420 Coupe

    Hello guys, Just want to get some info regarding a S420 Coupe on a 1996 plate. Ive never owned one so havent got a clue about them. So if you can help me with couple of questions that would be appreciated.... Which is the best engine to go for in them in terms of reliability? Are they known...
  9. PeterE320Cdi

    decent s420 £2250

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-P-Mercedes-Merc-S-Class-S420-420-Alt-S320-S500_W0QQitemZ140204013569QQihZ004QQcategoryZ9855QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I do like these and they seem great value. Pity I have no room for one.
  10. Howard

    S420 Amg .......

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-BENZ-S420-AMG_W0QQitemZ4586620531QQcategoryZ9855QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Love this bit : 'This is the finest S Class Mercedes ever built. The S420 being easier to own on the pocket and driving balance better than the S500. Funny enough the car is badged as S500...
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