Can't get a part needed to pass the NCT - anyone been in similar situation?

MrCostington · 14-10-2022 04:51PM #1

Hi, I've been trying about 6 weeks to find an ABS sensor for my '83 Mercedes and everywhere is turning up blank including MB which usually have had anything I needed thus far.

I've been told by an MB specialist that a second hand part is out due to the fact they get destroyed removing them, and having removed mine I agree.

My NCT is out since the end of Sept and so this will also impact my insurance.

Has anyone here been in the same boat? Any thoughts?

Will my car be NCT exempt come 1 Jan '23, or will the fact that it should have had one in '22 "carry over"?

Thanks!

Neilw · 14-10-2022 05:54PM

Do you have the part number?

Try here too.

https://partssearch.mercedes-benz-classic.com/

MrCostington · 14-10-2022 09:52PM

Hi yes tried them and MSL and and auto doc. Just got a reply from another mb guy I know he says 2 other customers need the same parts.

elperello · 14-10-2022 09:59PM

Sorry for your trouble it is sometimes a pain with old cars and getting parts.

Good news for you there is no "carry over" when your car turns 40 it will be exempt.

Of course you will not be legal on the road without a valid cert until that date.

w124man · 15-10-2022 06:56PM

Which ABS sensor are you looking for? Front or Rear?

MrCostington · 16-10-2022 01:24PM

Hi, it's the front right I need. MSL gave me these part numbers:

A 126 540 17 17 or A 126 540 26 17

antodeco · 16-10-2022 05:17PM

If you can hold out for another 3 months you'll be all good (assuming the sensor isint a critical part!)

Del2005 · 16-10-2022 05:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058267501/cant-get-a-part-needed-to-pass-the-nct-anyone-been-in-similar-situation

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119752426#Comment_119752426

Being NCT exempt doesn't remove the need for the vehicle to be road worthy and a car with it's ABS disabled would be a nice excuse for insurance not to payout.

MrCostington · 17-10-2022 11:45AM

@Del2005 Unfortunately, I agree with you. I suppose if would be beyond the realm of possibility that the insurance company would be sympathetic if this was brought to their attention now, considering that most cars of this age (including my model as it was an option) would not have ABS?

MrCostington · 17-10-2022 01:03PM

The bad one is open circuit, good side 700R IIRC

EDIT 18th - this was in response to a post, which seems to be gone now?? asking what resistance the sensor is.

noelf · 18-10-2022 01:14AM

Not knowing the W series of your car and model I couldn't check this German parts website for the part you require .. just maybe it's listed 🤞

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 08:01AM

@noelf Many thanks for posting that for me! I already checked there and even emailed just in case I missed it. I emailed Bosch yesterday and a company in the US, MercedesSource.com (great youtube channel) - waiting for replies.

MAJJ · 18-10-2022 10:47AM

Maybe try here, he claims to have original stock from a liquated warehouse. Selller is in Hamburg.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mercedes.Benz.W124.Parts/permalink/2054033648136826/?sale_post_id=2054033648136826

Kimbot · 18-10-2022 10:59AM

Give here a try: https://www.car-parts.ie/oem-number/a1265401717

Also have you tried GSF Parts for it, they tend to have obscure parts like that knocking about.

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 12:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119759613#Comment_119759613

Hi Thanks - I had a look it seems he just does 124 parts, I've a 123. I'm not on Facebook so it asked me to login when i cclicked on the links.

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 12:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119759656#Comment_119759656

Thank you. The first link is actually Auto Doc I'm pretty sure. I forgot about GSF thanks, but no luck there.

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 12:41PM

thanks everyone for your help, just to avoid duplicate effort, here is where I've looked so far (bracing myself to jump into ebay!)

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/389644-lube-coupe-rear-regulators-minutes-crimp-panel-fitment-fix-w123-300cd-280ce.html

https://classicmercedesparts.co.uk/collections/mirrors/products/11559-mercedes-benz-c123-230ce-coupe-right-mirror-chrome-bracket 2nd hand parts - loads of items, hard to search site

https://karasch-mb.com/en/classic-spare-parts.html (seen in Gazette)

https://mbzparts.com/mercedes-electric-window-regulator-front-left-w123-w126-coupe/

https://mercedes-classic-parts.com/ (Marcel Kappen)

https://partssearch.mercedes-benz-classic.com/ - an MB site, order here and pick up at dealer

https://shop.trucktec.com//#

https://www.dbdepot.de/spare-parts-mercedes-w123

https://www.eurocarparts.com/en_ie

https://www.eurocarparts.com/en_ie/p/febi-08972-power-steering-fluid-yellow-1ltr-963220170 FEBI BILSTEIN 1l €5.25

https://www.irishautoparts.ie/liqui-moly-1056-5 5l €39.30

https://www.kurth-classics-autoparts.de/gb/seat-improvement/268-mercedes-w123-seat-reinforcement-no-1.html

https://www.mecatechnic.com/

https://www.niemoeller.de/en/w123c/w123c/B053/

https://www.ottocarparts.com/shop/

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W123/23-SUSPEN-Power_Steering_Filter_and_Flush/23-SUSPEN-Power_Steering_Filter_and_Flush.htm

https://www.rorysmercedes.com/

https://www.wdb-teile.de/en/ - mostly seals etc

winparts.ie

www.auto-doc.ie

b.c · 18-10-2022 05:31PM

What about fitting second hand hub with a good sensor?

standardg60 · 18-10-2022 05:50PM

Try asking on UK owners forums OP

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 08:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119761538#Comment_119761538

Thanks. It's actually in the upright, but that's an idea alright, I'll look into that if nothing turns up. Have a few emails awaiting replies first.

MrCostington · 18-10-2022 08:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119761619#Comment_119761619

Did that a few weeks ago not a single reply. I'll bump it so!

Mech1 · 18-10-2022 08:14PM

If you get someone to measure and build the electronics of it I could 3d print the body.

MrCostington · 19-10-2022 12:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119762259#Comment_119762259

Thank you for the very kind offer! Unfortunately the old one was destroyed during the removal process (I should have checked availability before doing that) so not sure how to get dimensions, maybe measure the hole it goes into and the fixing point.

I think the way to go would be to find an existing sensor that has similar electrical characteristics from perhaps a similar era Mercedes and remove it from it's body.

I think I'll try the complete upright route but perhaps i might need to take you up at a later date?

Thanks again!

w124man · 19-10-2022 07:51PM

There are two complete uprights on EBay Germany

MrCostington · 19-10-2022 09:52PM

Just an update, I reposted my query on the club's forum but in the W126 section, got a lead on a company in the US which have it listed. Sent an email checking it's in stock so awaiting a reply. Unfortunately they don't ship outside the US so hopefully Address Pal will work

MrCostington · 19-10-2022 09:53PM

@w124man Thanks! That's a solid plan B!

kdevitt · 20-10-2022 09:30AM

Its showing as in stock here -

https://www.carparts-pros.com/

€279.90 for a pattern part, and €462.50 for Genuine Mercedes

MrCostington · 20-10-2022 03:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119769338#Comment_119769338

Hi, many thanks. I'll add them to my list of parts suppliers.

I'm seeing €125 for a Bosch. However, when I went to check out it says min order of €500! I've just sent them a begging email to waive that, will report back.

MrCostington · 20-10-2022 05:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119767268#Comment_119767268

Hi, my German is not the best (aka zero) but I did find a few without even the hole for the sensor. Did you find ones with the hole and the sensor in place. The problem is the sensor gets destroyed removing it so I need an upright with the sensor in place from a donor car.

Would you mind posting a link if you found the above?

JP 1800 · 20-10-2022 11:22PM

Its a Bosch part so may have been used in other cars of the time. I believe the BMW E23 had ABS of that generation so I would check online for those also. Having owned many vintage cars such as Mercedes, Porsche, BMW and even Volvos from the 70s and 80s, a lot of the Bosch components were shared amongst those brands. Its worth a look. It will have a different part number but the specs and dimensions may be the same

w124man · 21-10-2022 12:28PM

Axle leg crossbar right front ABS sensor wheel bearing Mercedes W126 SE SEL SEC | eBay

Can't get a part needed to pass the NCT - anyone been in similar situation?

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