Restoring a vintage Mercedes is a serious undertaking. The W124, C124, and A124 — the saloon, coupe, and cabriolet versions of the 1980s and 90s E-Class — are among the most popular classics we supply parts for. They're well-engineered cars that age well, but finding correct replacement parts gets harder every year.
Where the parts problem starts
Mercedes-Benz discontinued production of many W124-series components years ago. Some items are still available through Mercedes-Benz Classic, but pricing is high and stock is limited. The secondhand market fills some gaps, but used plastic trim degrades over time — buying someone else's faded, cracked interior parts isn't always the answer.
That's where reproduction parts come in. We manufacture replacement components directly from original specifications, producing parts that fit correctly and look right.
The interior parts that fail first
On W124-series cars, the components that degrade fastest are almost always interior trim. Wood veneer inserts crack and peel. Seat belt presenter covers split. Door pull handles become brittle. Dashboard trim panels warp or discolour.
These are the parts people most often come to us for — not because they're mechanically critical, but because a car with a clean interior is worth significantly more than one with crumbling trim.
What to check before you start
Before buying a W124 restoration project, inspect the interior carefully. Pull back the carpet at the sill edges to check for floor rust. Check the door seals — water ingress is common on older examples. Look at the dashboard for warping or cracking, and check whether the wood trim is original or a previous repair.
On the mechanical side, the M103 and M104 straight-six engines are robust, but check for oil leaks around the cam cover and valve stem seals. The automatic gearbox is generally reliable but check for smooth shifts across all ranges.
Sourcing parts for a W124 restoration
For mechanical components, the aftermarket is reasonably well stocked. For body and trim, you'll need to be more methodical. Check with Mercedes-Benz Classic first for any parts still in production. For discontinued trim components — particularly interior plastic parts — we can manufacture what you need.
Send us the part number or a photo and we'll confirm whether we stock it or can produce it.