Mercedes-Benz Shocks & Struts
Owner's Guide to Mercedes-Benz® Shocks and Struts
What They Do
As part of your vehicle's suspension system, shocks and struts manage the stability of your Mercedes-Benz SUV, crossover, coupe, sedan, or convertible. They do so by controlling the movement of the coil springs. That minimizes body roll, keeps your tires firmly connected to the road, and keeps your vehicle's wheels aligned. All of that makes your ride more comfortable, while also delivering the sure handling, braking, and performance that you expect.
The Differences Between Mercedes-Benz Shocks and Struts
While they perform similar roles, shocks and struts are not interchangeable. Struts are integrated, weight-bearing components of the suspension and steering systems. They contain springs and shocks, and mount horizontally.
Shocks, on the other hand, are independent elements of the suspension system. They contain hydraulics that restrict the springs' movement, and mount vertically behind your tires. Since they're not weight bearing, you needn't worry about performing a wheel alignment when you replace your shocks -- but you absolutely will want to if you install new struts.
How to Spot Issues With Your Shocks and Struts
If your shocks or struts begin to go bad, you'll want to replace them as soon as possible. Signs of trouble include:
- An overly bumpy ride
- Your vehicle's suspension bottoms out when you're backing out of your driveway
- Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake
- You notice a greasy film on the suspension parts
Choose Genuine Mercedes-Benz Shocks and Struts For Best Results
Our online parts store sells everything you or your trusted certified mechanic needs when it comes to replacing your worn-out shocks and struts. Search by model and year to find your options, all of which are guaranteed to be compatible with your vehicle. Buy today!
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
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- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53
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- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
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- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
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- GLE 450 AMG®
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- EQS 580
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- Metris
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- G 500,
- G 55 AMG®,
- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®,
- G 65 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 550 4x4
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 550 4x4
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®
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- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®
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- G 63 AMG®,
- G 65 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500
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- G 55 AMG®
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- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
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- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- AMG® GT 63,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
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- Sprinter 2500
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- Sprinter 2500
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- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
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- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
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- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
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- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S,
- C 300,
- CLS 450,
- CLS 53 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- S 450,
- S 550,
- S 550e,
- S 560,
- S 560e,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- CLA 35 AMG®
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- 300 D,
- 300 E,
- 300 SL,
- 400 E,
- 500 E,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT Black Series
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- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT R,
- AMG® GT R Pro,
- AMG® GT S
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- AMG® GT C
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- AMG® GT Black Series,
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- SLS AMG®
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- SLS AMG®
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- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT C,
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- AMG® GT R Pro,
- AMG® GT S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- SLR McLaren
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- 190 D,
- 190 E
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- 190 E
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- C 220,
- C 280
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Mercedes-Benz Shocks & Struts
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Smart:
- Fortwo
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- GLE 43 AMG®,
- GLE 450 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- GLE 43 AMG®,
- GLE 450 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- EQS 450+,
- EQS 580
- Mercedes-Benz:
- EQS AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Metris
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Metris
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 500,
- G 55 AMG®,
- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®,
- G 65 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 550 4x4
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 550 4x4
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 550,
- G 63 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 63 AMG®,
- G 65 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 55 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- AMG® GT 43,
- AMG® GT 53,
- AMG® GT 63,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 1500,
- Sprinter 2500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500 XD
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT 63,
- AMG® GT 63 S,
- C 300,
- CLS 450,
- CLS 53 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- S 450,
- S 550,
- S 550e,
- S 560,
- S 560e,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- G 500
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- A 220,
- A 35 AMG®,
- CLA 250,
- CLA 35 AMG®,
- CLA 45 AMG®,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- CLA 35 AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- 300 D,
- 300 E,
- 300 SL,
- 400 E,
- 500 E,
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT Black Series
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT R,
- AMG® GT R Pro,
- AMG® GT S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT C
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT R
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT Black Series,
- AMG® GT C,
- AMG® GT R,
- AMG® GT S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- SLS AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- SLS AMG®
- Mercedes-Benz:
- AMG® GT,
- AMG® GT C,
- AMG® GT R,
- AMG® GT R Pro,
- AMG® GT S
- Mercedes-Benz:
- SLR McLaren
- Mercedes-Benz:
- 190 D,
- 190 E
- Mercedes-Benz:
- 190 E
- Mercedes-Benz:
- 190 E
- Mercedes-Benz:
- C 220,
- C 280
No results found. Here are some helpful search tips:
- Search by a part name. Example: water pump.
- Be less specific. Example: brake instead of ceramic brake.
- Remove information such as make, year or model.
- Can't find the part you are looking for? Contact us and we'll find it for you!