🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz (1968–1976)
W114 door hinge wear — sagging doors
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$20 – $80 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Hinge pin punch, new pins and bushes
📋 Overview
The heavy W114 doors wear their hinges over time, causing doors to sag and fail to close properly.
🩺 Symptoms
- Door drops when opened
- door does not latch without lifting
- rubber seals not making contact
- wind noise
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn hinge pins and bushes
- bent hinge leaf
- stretched door check strap
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Open door fully and lift at front edge — movement indicates hinge wear
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Hinge pin and bush replacement
84% of users confirm this fix worked (17 reports)
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