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Door Check Strap Service and Repair on Older Mercedes

by Kent Bergsma

In this video learn how to test your door check strap or stop for proper operation. Kent explains the reasons for failure and what you can do to prolong their useful life. This applies to almost all Mercedes passenger cars from the mid 1960s up to the mid 1990's including the 108 and 109 chassis 250SE 250SEL 280SE 280SEL 300SEL, 114 and 115 chassis 220 230 250 250C 280 280C 240D 300D 1968 to 1976, 116 chassis 350SE 450SE 450SEL 280SE 280SEL 300SD 1973 to 1980, 123 chassis 1977-1985 Models 230 240D 240TD 280E 280CE 300D 300CD 300TD, 126 chassis 380SE/L 300SD 500SE/L 300SDL 420SE/L 300SE/L 560SE/L 380SEC 560SEC 1981-1991, 201 Chassis 190E and 190D 1984 to 1993 and 124 Chassis 260E 300E 300D 300TD 300TE 300CE E320 and E300D 1986 to 1995.

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Mercedes 123 Front Door Check Strap (x) 2 - Free Manual Included

For 1977 to 1985 240D 280E 300D and 300TD

Item: BDP-123FDC
$49.95

FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 123 chassis (sedans and wagons only). Install this set of 2 brand new FRONT door check straps in your 123 chassis sedan and stop those annoying squeaks and get the door to hold open again. These last longer. Made out of stamped steel not pot metal. They fit 1977 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300TD, and 280E. Easy to install after removing door panel. Sold in sets of two with free manual. Comes complete with our 123 Door maintenance guide.

Be sure to see Kents video on door check service and repair..

Mercedes 123 Chassis Sedan and Wagon Door Maintenance and Repair - By Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-123DMR
$9.95

This repair guide covers all 123 chassis Mercedes sedans and wagons built from 1977 to 1985. Fits 240D 300D 300TD 300CD 280E Removing a 123 chassis door panel and doing related door maintenance and repair are all fairly easy jobs for the do-it-yourselfer. If you have not removed a door panel before, there are a few pitfalls. This guide will take you step by step on how to properly remove the door panels without damaging them.

Mercedes 126 Sedan Door Maintenance and Repair Manual - by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-126DMR
$12.95
126 Sedan Door Maintenance and Repair

For all 126 sedans built from 1981 to 1991. This includes the 300SD, 380SE, 380SEL, 500SEL, 420SEL, 560SEL, 300SE, 300SEL, 300SDL, and 350SDL. Removing a 126 chassis door panel and doing related door maintenance and repair are all fairly easy jobs for the do-it-yourselfer. If you have not removed a door panel before, there are a few pitfalls. This guide will take you step by step on how to properly remove the door panels without damaging them.

Mercedes 124 Door Maintenance and Repair Manual - by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-124DMR
$12.95
124 Door Maintenance and Repair

This repair guide covers all 124 sedans and wagons 260E, 300D, 300E, 300TD, 300TE, 400E and 500E 1986 to 1993. Removing a 124 chassis sedan or door panel and doing related door maintenance and repair are all fairly easy jobs for the do-it-yourselfer. If you have not removed a door panel before, there are a few pitfalls. This guide will take you step by step through the process of how to properly remove the door panels without damaging them.

Mercedes 123 Chassis Sedan and Wagon Front Door Check Strap

240D 300D 300CD 300TD - With water guard plastic cover included

Item: BDP-123FDCS
$26.50

New front door check strap with heavy duty water cover. Water getting on the check straps (rain water leaking through window scraper seal) is the number one reason for check strap failure. Fits all 123 sedans and wagons 1977 to 1985, including the 280E 240D 300D 300TD. Will not fit on 300CD or 280CE coupe models. If either of your doors are not staying open, creaking or closing with difficulty you need to replace the check strap before it breaks and damages your door.

If you need instructions on how to install please order manual separately. CLICK HERE.

Mercedes 1980 to 1985 123 Chassis Sedan and Wagon Aftermarket Rear Door Check Strap

With water guard plastic cover included

Item: BDP-123GRDC
$29.95
New rear door check strap - not available from Mercedes any longer as an original part. Fits ONLY 123 sedans and wagons 240D 300D 300TD 1980 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.

WARNING READ CAREFULLY:  Since Mercedes no longer makes rear door checks we can only obtain aftermarket made by Meyle.  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.....

Mercedes 126 chassis Meyle Front or Rear Door Check Strap x2 w/ installation manual

300SD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 380SE 420SEL 500SEL

Item: BDP-126DCS
$42.95
126 Front/Rear Door Check Straps (2)

FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 126 chassis sedans from 1981-1991. door check straps (2) for your 126 chassis Mercedes Benz. These have the plastic seals to keep water from drying out the grease. These fit all four door sedans. If your front or rear doors are groaning or squeaking when you open or close them it is time to replace the check straps. Easy to install, and comes complete with our 126 Door Maintenance Guide.

Mercedes 124 Front or Rear Meyle Door Check Strap x2 w/ instruction manual

Item: BDP-124DCS
$48.50
124 Front/Rear Door Check Straps (2)

FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 124 chassis. O.E. front or rear door check straps (2) for your 124 chassis Mercedes Benz. They have a universal design for all four doors. These have the plastic seals to keep water from drying out the grease. These fit 300E, 260E, 300D four door sedans. If your rear doors are groaning or squeaking when you open or close them it is time to replace the check straps with new. Easy to install. Comes complete with instructions.

Mercedes 201 Chassis Front Door Check Strap x2 w/ installation manual - made by Meyle

Item: BDP-201FCS
$46.50
201 Front Check Straps (2)

FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 201 chassis (front doors only). Brand new set of two FRONT door check straps for your 201 chassis Mercedes Benz. These have the plastic seal COVERS to keep water from drying out the grease thus increasing the service life dramatically.

If your front doors are groaning or squeaking when you open or close or the door will not stay open when you let go, them it is time to replace the check straps with new. Easy to install by removing the front door panel. Also we have included instructions on how to install.

Mercedes 126 201 124 Chassis Meyle Door Check Strap

For 190E and 190D only fits FRONT DOORS - ALL 126 and 124 fits BOTH front and rear doors.

Item: INT-126SNDC
$24.50
126 Genuine Door Check Strap Stop New
Before ordering please note which doors for which models this will fit. Single Mercedes door check only . No instructions included.

Mercedes 201 Rear Door Genuine Door Stop Check Strap

All 190D and 190E rear doors only 1984 to 1993

Item: INT-201RDC
$38.50

Sold individually no instructions.