🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Door hinge pin wear — dropping doors
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$25 – $80 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Pin punch, hinge pin set, grease
📋 Overview
The door hinge pins wear over decades causing heavy doors to drop when opened and requiring lifting to close properly.
🩺 Symptoms
- Door drops when opened
- door catches on frame when closing
- must lift door to close
- squeaking from hinge
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn hinge pin and bush
- dry hinge pivots
- bent hinge
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Open door and check for visible drop. Grasp open door and try to lift it — movement confirms pin wear.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Replace hinge pins and bushes. Lubricate with high-quality grease.
79% of users confirm this fix worked (21 reports)
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