The drivers door on the 450SLC had become harder and harder to close properly over the past year or so. It normally took a couple of tries before it would latch correctly. I therefore decided to try replacing the door striker, which do wear out over time. The part number of the new striker was 115 720 06 04.
As can be seen in the photo, the 450SLC door striker had worn over the years, particularly the plastic insert. It is a much better design than the striker used on the W111, which is a two piece unit. Over […]
