Mercedes-Benz's W123 Generation of mid-size models are a ... century ethos of maniacal overengineering. The self-leveling suspension "compensates for load and brings the ride height of the car ...

Mercedes-Benz's W123 Generation lives on because it was built to last—other than one weakness, its hydraulic self-leveling dampers. The problem affects 1979–85 300TD wagons, but the ...

Mercedes-Benz W123 wagons doing the Carolina Squat because of a droopy self-leveling rear suspension can get back up to snuff courtesy of a Californian.

Mercedes-Benz's W123 Generation lives on because it was built to last ... Villaseñor says the self-leveling suspension "compensates for load and brings the ride height of the car to a safe level so ...