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Chasp

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SL 350
Looking at a 2003 SL 350. I got vin number.
I want a car which doesn't have abc or SBC so I escape the expensive suspension and complicated brakes. I would also like one which isn't in balancer shaft issue list. The vin number is WDB2304672F055307
I have looked it up and got done results but no actual confirmation on any of the above. I'd really appreciate any help or pointers. Thanks in advance.
 
Looking at a 2003 SL 350. I got vin number.
I want a car which doesn't have abc or SBC so I escape the expensive suspension and complicated brakes. I would also like one which isn't in balancer shaft issue list. The vin number is WDB2304672F055307
I have looked it up and got done results but no actual confirmation on any of the above. I'd really appreciate any help or pointers. Thanks in advance.
I think all the R230 SL's have SBC a standard.
 
Looking at the Vin# it appears the SL350 has both SBC and ABC suspension
No idea on balancer shaft issues with the M112 engine.
 
Looking at the Vin# it appears the SL350 has both SBC and ABC suspension
No idea on balancer shaft issues with the M112 engine.
Thanks so much. Do you mind telling me how you know from vin about SBC and ABC? I will look at a few cars. This one is a fine example but really want to go for one without those options.
 
Thanks so much. Do you mind telling me how you know from vin about SBC and ABC? I will look at a few cars. This one is a fine example but really want to go for one without those options.
You're welcome.
If you scroll down to the brake section in the link I posted earlier you can see the SBC pump numbered 100 in the Brake booster image.
I don't think you can avoid the SBC pump on the R230 SL but I'm open to be corrected by someone who knows better.

It appears I may have been incorrect in saying that particular car had ABC suspension as it appears it should have Option code 487 for ABC and yours doesn't. Check your datacard below for options fitted. Mercedes VIN Decoder | Decode Your Mercedes-Benz VIN

Move on to the suspension section and if you have option code 487 in your datacard you have ABC suspension, otherwise its conventional shock absorbers and springs.
The car was originally built for sale in the Republic of Ireland.
Hope that helps in your search.

By the way, if you can get the full Vin# ofd any car you are interested in , enter it into this site to get a full list of options fitted when built. Look for Option 487 for ABC suspension.
 

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