I noticed a rather significant amount of oil under the right rear of my 2006 ML500 (70,000 miles). I crawled under it and it looks like the oil is coming from the shock absorber. I do not have air-ride. I did some research trying to price the shock and I was "shocked" to see the the replacement is $200!!! I usually go to an Indy shop and plan to for this but does $200 just for the shock sound like a lot? The indy will probably get $100 or so for labor - so over $300 to replace ONE shock???!!!

 

To make matters worse, you really need to replace in pairs. Most important if there is more than 50K miles on it. Found this, its close to 200, but free shipping.

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(Read reviews) 06 2006 Mercedes ML500 Shock Absorber Rear Bilstein
Retail: $248.24
Your Price: $166.85
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Product SKU: W0133-1911187
Product Note: Not for Vehicles with Airmatic Dual Control/ Air Suspension Semi- Active (Code 489) and Adaptive Damping System (Code 214)
Position of Product: Rear
Inventory: In Stock
Condition: New

Made By: OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) - a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part.

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You would be more shocked if you had my Airmatic. Those are +$600 each.
Pay up for both, and call it a day.