New rear door check strap - not available from Mercedes any longer as an original part. Fits ONLY 123 sedans and wagons 240D 300D 300TD 280E 280TE 1977 to 1985. Will not fit on 300CD or 280CE coupe models. If either of your rear doors are not staying open, creaking or closing with difficulty you need to replace the check strap before it breaks and damages your door.
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WARNING READ CAREFULLY: Since Mercedes no longer makes rear door checks we can only obtain aftermarket front door check straps and modify them for use in the rear door. On some years these may not fit "perfectly". It has to do with the hole alignment for the attachment bolts (primarily on the door panel). You may have to take a round file and enlarge the hole slightly. This check strap also has two detents as opposed to one on the original. That can actually be an advantage. The check strap will work just fine. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND THIS.....
If you need instructions on how to install please order manual separately. See below.
Failure of the rear door check strap is almost always caused by water washing away the grease, drying out the ball mechanism which eventually leads to failure as you can see in the picture below:
New replacements never come with enough grease or in some cases non at all. We provide high quality synthetic grease (holds up better to moisture) and a brush so you can "goop" the check strap full of grease before installation. Never checks come with a black plastic cover. This is great if you live in an area where it rains a lot. you can use your old one if available or order a new replacement separately ( see related products below)
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123 Chassis Sedan and Wagon Front Door Check Strap
New front door check strap with extras as shown. Fits all 123 sedans and wagons from 1977 to 1985, including the 280E 240D 300D 300TD. Will not fit on 300CD or 280CE coupe models.