meazz1

I'm trying to locate the strut mount for the front struts.
I'm getting mixed info from different MB dealers.
One local dealer told me I need part #204-320-1273, other dealer told me part# 204-320-1173. The OEM from the dealer is over $200.00, same one from MB online is about $125.00.
When I search one line I see same part numbers costing $30.00 to $50.00, but the disclaimer for this one is (Notes: Not for cars with Vehicle Dynamics Package (Code 483).

My VIN is WDDGF4HB0DR246371

alecmascot

There is no code 483 in the VIN decode ???
http://mbepc.net/en/vin/wddgf4hb0dr246371
For your car you need : A2043201273

meazz1

Thanks,
How did you figure out from the vin the correct part number A2043201273?
A local dealer was not able to give me the correct part number.

alecmascot

Using that online EPC: http://mbepc.net/en/1/fg/c/61r/20404.../054#gsc.tab=0

meazz1

Quick question,
How did you know my car needed A2043201273 andf not the other one by looking at the screenshot attached?

alecmascot

one is for a car without 483. code information - 483
The other is with 483. code information 483

meazz1

Ok, got it. the (-) sign was too tiny for me to catch w/o eye glasses.
So, for example if I was to get coil spring how do I go about it? They all have 483/486 but color markings are different?
Thanks (give a man a fish & teach a man to fish - lol),

alecmascot

The best way is to check the colour coding on your springs.
If you have access to the genuine MB EPC then that shows the correct part number : A 204 321 12 04
You have 486, sports suspension.

capt_paul

The parts person at the dealership must be a moron