Gas struts

[rosie5golf]

I'm trying to purchase two new gas struts for my 2008 e320 estate.
I assume it is a w211 because I've always known it as a w211.
But, when I try to buy said struts, all I can find is ones for an S211.
Would they be the right ones ? Have I been calling it a w211 by mistake ?

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

It's an S211, which means it's a station wagon.

a W211 is the saloon version.


(Don't worry, we've all been there....)

Amazon is usually a good source of new struts

 

[markjay]

If you're not buying genuine MB struts, then at least try and get the Stabilus ones, that's the best brand for gas struts.

 

[SpikyMikey]

If you're not buying genuine MB struts, then at least try and get the Stabilus ones, that's the best brand for gas struts.

This^
Stabilis are generally OEM for the major manufacturers

 

[WilliamMaldivess211]

Just had mine done by the main dealer

A2119801964 Pneumatic spring - £128 from Mercedes
A2119802064 Pneumatic spring - £128 from Mercedes

Different part number each side - mine is a 2008 e280 estate. It doesn’t have the electric tailgate.

This thread may be useful to you:

Post in thread 'S211 Tailgate Struts part numbers please?'

Jan 21, 2025

Oddly they only charged for the parts and no labour, clearly can’t be a difficult job and one which you could probably DIY.

• WilliamMaldivess211

 

[KillerHERTZ]

£30 or so each from strutsdepot - I've fitted some to my SL as per this video. Very simple to do, takes 10mins. Already a thread here:

Thread 'HOW TO: Change & Replace Gas Struts Bootlid/Bonnet'

Jun 15, 2024

Check out my latest video, hope it helps someone:

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[BTB 500]

Standard gas struts are normally really quick & easy to replace, in which case cheap ones may well be worth a punt.

I paid £14.99 delivered on eBay for a pair to fit our Vito - that was nearly 2 years ago and they've been absolutely fine. Literally a 5 minute job to fit ... most of which was looking for a bit of timber long enough to hold the (big & heavy) tailgate fully open

These are the ones I got ... now £15.99:

2x FOR MERCEDES VIANO, VITO/MIXTO W639 6399800164 REAR TAILGATE BOOT GAS STRUTS | eBay

2x FOR MERCEDES VIANO, VITO/MIXTO W639 6399800164 REAR TAILGATE BOOT GAS STRUTS.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Price them at mb dealer , you may get a suprise, the last ones I bought were only £26.

 

[ToeKnee]

£30 or so each from strutsdepot - I've fitted some to my SL as per this video. Very simple to do, takes 10mins. Already a thread here:

Thread 'HOW TO: Change & Replace Gas Struts Bootlid/Bonnet'

Jun 15, 2024

Check out my latest video, hope it helps someone:

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They didn't work for my SL, so if any SL owner without a factory spoiler want a pair cheap......
Let me know