W201 footwell floor panel

[Andrewalt]

Hi, I'm completely new to W201s, had a look at a lovely 1992 model, but underneath the passenger floor mat there was a kind of tray/panel (plastic?), so I couldn't see the actual metal floor. I didn't pay much attention at the time, but now I'm fretting about it hiding rust or worse. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[190]

It's 8 years since I owned a 1989 W201 so don't take this a gospel. My recollection is that it's just a false floor hiding cables. If you are concerned about structural rust, the real place to look at is the rear suspension mounts and jacking points.

 

[Andrewalt]

You're exactly right, thanks, I've had it confirmed as a false floor covering the cables.

 

[ChipChop]

The underfloor plastic panel in w201's just clips in at the front and back so is easy to remove if needs be. You can get a good idea if there is any rust issues in the floorpan area by opening the jacking point covers on a facelift sacco panel w201 and having a root around. The inner sills on w201's are inboard so not exposed to road salt etc.

 

[Pontoneer]

If they are clean at the rear jacking points and rear subframe mounts , they are likely to be good everywhere else .

Try Mercedes-190.co.uk