DO NOT neglect your W123 hood hinge and firewall corner drains. The problems plugged drains can create arre many and the 123 sedans, coupes and wagons are more prone to front plugged water drains than any other model.
I have always dredded replacing a hood release cable. Finally on the last one I did, I decided to do something about those feelings.
Removing the tilting sunroof panel is a little bit of a mystery to many owners. Since there are no exposed fasteners, at first glance it can appear to be very difficult to remove.
Good sunroof cable as shown. Only fits W123 sedan years and models listed. Good cable and good plastic slides. Cable has been cleaned and lubricated and is in a plastic bag. For information on cable removal and replacement, please refer to the related products below.
Over half the W123's Kent looks at today have their original battery hold down clamps missing. Most just seem to rust away. Kent decided he had to come up with a solution by providing a replacement clamp and nut that would not rust!
Indications that your seal needs replacing are tears in the lip and no resistance when you close your trunk. If you trunk snaps shut too easily it means the seal has collapsed and is no longer sealing properly.
If a car has sat outside in the elements for long periods and has not been washed or waxed in months there are some things you need to do BEFORE you apply the buffer to the body and the final wax to the paint. This is where you will need some real "elbow grease."
In this video Kent covers the removal and replacement procedures for the sunroof air dam or otherwise known as the air deflector. Using a special technique and a plastic trim tool can prevent damage to the plastic clips. He also covers troubleshooting the reasons for improper operation.
In this video Kent will show you how to rid your car of those less than attractive rock chips and other paint flaws from door dings and general scratches. He will walk you through the paint and supplies you will need and then demonstrate step-by-step using a 2000 S500 and a 2000 E320 wagon.
BACK IN STOCK AS OF MAY 2026! * please note these are folded and packaged for shipping. There will be be some slight creases in the fender cover when you unpack it but will work themselves out after being laid out flat for some time.
Do you have a manual or power sunroof that is working poorly or maybe not at all? Does it move slowly in the morning, but when it heats up during the day it works just fine? Do you have to assist it by hand to get it fully opened or closed?
If you have never replaced a hood star it can be frustrating getting the old one out and the new one in properly.
Our detailed instructions will explain how to do it in a few minutes with simple hand tools. Multiple pictures visually walk you through the process. PDF is 2 pages.
Can't get your trunk open with the key? Lost the key?
This instruction booklet is meant to be an introduction to simple rust repairs. I have also written a manual that goes into more advanced repairs using Miracle Paint to replace larger rotted sections of sheet metal.
Special purchase. New RIGHT and LEFT side rear door seals for sedans only. Excellent quality aftermarket part with a good fit. If you need instructions, look below to view the special tools that come with them.
Please check your Vin number before ordering. New aftermarket high-quality rubber seal. Left front door seal. You may need new plastic clips or instructions and special installation tools. These are not included but can be ordered separately below.
Please check your Vin number before ordering. New aftermarket high-quality rubber seal. Left front door seal. You may need new plastic clips or instructions and special installation tools. These are not included but can be ordered separately below.
Grommets push into the holes in the trunk to hold the emblems for the right and left side as applicable. A must have if you plan to repaint your car. Video on how to remove your emblems without damaging them is included free. These will work on the following models.
Mercedes-Benz 230
Very good used trunk emblem for the 123 Estate Wagon. Removed properly. Straight with all three mounting pins intact. .
Genuine Mercedes part. There are 4 clips that hold each of the two intake air grills (below wiper blades) to the bottom. If you are planning to remove them I recommend having new clips on hand. You need a total of 8 per car.
Brand new door striker for Right hand side, Front or rear.
SOLD IN PACK OF FOUR. These clips attach your lower mouldings at the bottom of the doors and bottom of front fenders. Rocker panel moulding retainer. Plan to have some spares on hand if you are removing the mouldings for car repaint or repair.
If your window washer pump is running and the squirter nozzles are not working properly, you may need replace them with new VDO / Siemens parts. There is nothing like seeing where you are going! Sold individually.
Excellent adhesive for door and trunk seals when you need something fast drying. This is a strong and very effective adhesive.
I like the convenience of using the factory jack points (holes) but I absolutely DO NOT like using the factory jack - except in cases of emergency road side repair. You all know it can be a little unstable... I solved this problem by using a large heavy duty bolt.
Used intake scoop and hose as shown. Above average condition. The seal is intact. No cracks and the screw to frame holes are in good condition. BUSTER
If your manual 123 sedan or wagon sunroof is broken or damaged, you may need to replace the mechanism. This is a complete mechanism that is shown with a good chrome handle and latch mechanism. There is a very slight crack in the plastic chrome trim piece under the handle. BUSTER
Fits all 123 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE 1977 to 1985. This is a good used rear bumper rubber. There are no gouges or tears, only some slight scratches in places. The rubber trim piece that goes over the bumper shock mounts is in very good used condition.
For 1977 to 1985 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE. When I first saw these from our supplier I was really impressed with the quality. So I decided to put them one of my personal W123s that had faded and crazed Bosch originals. Watch the video below and I think you will be impressed too!
10 red plastic clips are included as shown. There are a number of reasons why you would want to remove the center side trim on your older Mercedes. You may just want to clean and detail behind them (it does get pretty dirty back there over the years).
GENUINE MERCEDES BENZ PART.
If it is taking a long time to get the windshield or headlight squirters to squirt this check valve may need replacing. Old valve nipples are easy to break off so if you are replacing the pump and hoses you may want a new valve on hand.
Common breakage item on W123 sedans and wagons. Plastic lock pull knob screws onto this rod. For right or left rear door.
Common breakage item. Plastic lock pull knob screws onto this rod. For right or left front door. Comes with plastic knob and clip as shown.
Fits all 110 111 113 108 107 116 114 115 123 126 201 124 129 140 early 60's to late 90's
Good used set of front sunroof slide arms with good plastic sides and felt pads attached. If your sunroof won't fit up flush in the front the problem most likely is with these arms and felt pads. No ruist, buit some discoloration of the cadnium plating.
This is the center plastic slide assembly as shown below. The plastic slides can easily break off and the plastic bushings can fail in the lift arm pins. When this happens your sunroof may bind or not slide properly. This is for the right side only.
Right rear pin and slide as shown. Also fits 1981 to 1985 W126. This is a common rust part and the threaded pin must be removed to remove the sunroof panel. This pin also rides up on a ramp to close the rear of the sunroof flush with the roof.
These are the Genuine Mercedes felt feet (pad or pads ) that most W123 sunroofs slide back and forth on (note - there are some early models that did not use these - inspect your feet before you order! Most wagon manual sunroofs do not use them either - check your roof first.
One of the more common reasons for front end clunking over rough ground and sweeking when you turn your steering wheel. This is your set of right and left high quality ball joints. They fit Gasoline and Diesel Model Mercedes from 1973 to 1991 ONLY on the 116, 123, and 126 chassis.
Fits ALL 123 Chassis Sedans Coupes and Wagons from 1977 to 1985, including the 280E 280CE 240D 300D 300TD 300CD and the 116 Chassis 300SD ONLY from 1978 to 1980. This is a brand new Center Drag link for the front suspension. Great Quality for the price!
This new check strap fits all 123 sedans and wagons from 1977 to 1985, including the 280E, 240D, 300D, and 300TD. It will not fit on 300CD or 280CE coupe models. This will fit the right and left sides, as well as the front or rear door.
Excellent used chrome trim pieces that fits below taillight on 123 sedans and couples from 1977 to 1985. These are the actual parts you will receive.
Description: Fits all 123 chassis. Attaches panel between air intake air vents above the wiper motor. To access wiper motor these must be removed. The originals almost always break and or the pins are lost when removing. Each clip comes with new center locking pin.
Brand new trailing arm bushing for the rear suspension arms on all 114 115 116 123 and 126 chassis. Sold individually. Four are required to do complete job.
Location of rear end trailing arm bushing on car
Fits all 123 and 126 Chassis Diesel Mercedes from 1977 to 1985, including the 240D 300D 300CD 300TD, and 300SD. This is a brand new fuel tank vent valve. If your fuel tank hisses at you when you take the filler cap off, it's time to replace this valve!
Brand new Genuine OEM silver wheel center cap. Make those wheels look beautiful again! Fits all 14 inch alloys on 107 116 114 115 123 and 126 chassis to 1985 with the bundtcake style wheels.
Good used passenger side rear bumper end rubber. Mounting plate sold separately
This front bumper is off a later 123 sedan. It will fit all sedans, coupes, and wagons from 1977 to 1985. The later bumpers have a plastic strip with clip hooks that hold the front rubber in place (some glue has been used to hold the clips from loosening up.
Good used set of replacement black plastic left- and right-side intake air grills. These fit right below the wipers and will fit on all 123 chassis sedans, coupes, and wagons from 1977 to 1985. All the clips and pins for installation are included, as shown.