FAQ
- Acronyms used by Mercedes-Benz [PDF file].
- Options codes: Mercedes-Benz Codes in German and English (MBEP) is the mother of all code lists, incl. paint codes, model codes, option codes, code codes.
- Part number coding system: Veterans.
- Dealer codes: Veterans.
- Chassis/model codes: ollihart.de (nice photo-index), mbz.org, Veterans, Greg Franks, Adsit MBEP.
- Upholstery, leather color codes: World Upholstery, K&K Manufacturing, GAHH, LeatherRepairKits.
- Paint codes: PontonPage, Glasurit colors [mbz.org]
Tech Articles
- High Idle Hell Old cars have a screw; new cars have a chip. 80s Mercedes have a whole box of electronics, with predictable results.
- 380 Timing Chain Inspection the cure for double-row anxiety
- Dashtop Installation the cure for dashboard cracks and craters
Mercedes Parts Sources
Those in the Bay Area should also see below for a special section.
Sites With Online Catalogs
- ADSIT Co.
- Benz Bin
- K&K Manufacturing has "vintage" MB parts (esp. coupes and convertibles) incl. sheet metal and carpets. Has carpet and leather color sample photos.
- World Upholstery produces authentic duplicates of MB upholstery and carpeting. They also have convertible tops, headliners, and rubber seals.
- Bekkers has accessory parts (rims, covers, lights, etc.).
- Precision Auto Designs has accessories and restoration parts for MB.
- Colorplus makes dye for leather and vinyl, in matched custom colors.
- LeatherRepairKits/AutoMagic sells leather repair kits, and dye for interior trim (leather and vinyl). Repair your leather seats, or your sofa.
- Hirsch Automotive Products has many interior products, leather, etc., esp. for Mercedes.
- Baum Tools Unlimited "Special Tools for German and Swedish Automobiles" has diagnostic tools (scantools, etc.) Mercedes manuals.
Vendors of Interest
- Caliber Motors (Wholesale Parts) 714-777-0400. Excellent parts selection. (I got the windscreen here.)
- Overseas Speedometer repairs instruments and clocks.
- Leatherique is supposed to be good, see e.g. the article on mbcoupes.
- MBCoupes Parts Suppliers List.
- Silver Star Restorations "Classic/Collectible Mercedes Specialist".
- OEM Group, 800-260-7278(PART), POB 24336, Cincinnati OH 45224. Owner Rick used to be parts mgr at an MB shop in Cal. All kinds of parts, remanufactured parts, engine overhauls & kits, ignition control units, etc.
- ALLDATA sells cdrom (and dvdrom) service information.
- General Development Laboratories repairs and has tech info on cruise control.
- Beckmann Technologies (800-742-1021) also has cruise control, and other electronic items.
- Performance Products has accessories; supposedly their catalog has useful info (blow-up diagram).
E-Bay Sellers
- europartsman (aka GAPA) has hood pads, antenna masts, and other misc. items.
- bigbabbo has hood pads, water pumps, rubber seals
Sites With No Online Catalogs and/or Lame "Request For Quote" Forms
- Silver Star Recycling has used MB parts.
- Bud's Benz has used parts.
- Overseas Parts Connection has accessory parts (steering wheel, wood shifter, fender chrome, etc.) my friend Guido would like.
- European Parts Specialist
OEM Parts Suppliers
- Becker radios. (Also service some Hirschmann antennas.)
- Hirschmann antennas.
- Glasurit paint.
- Herberts (paint -- nnnH colors); since 1999, DuPont Herberts Automotive Systems.