Mercedes-Benz S500 Shock Absorber Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(98)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(98)

Shock Absorber Replacement Service

How much does a Shock Absorber Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz S500 Shock Absorber Replacement is $658 with $378 for parts and $280 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$2429.04Shop/Dealer Price$2945.44 - $4454.95
1994 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$1256.29Shop/Dealer Price$1470.50 - $2091.46
1999 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$1197.89Shop/Dealer Price$1410.93 - $2031.02
2005 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$2551.92Shop/Dealer Price$3063.57 - $4570.70
1995 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$1048.30Shop/Dealer Price$1249.04 - $1825.02
1999 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$1048.30Shop/Dealer Price$1244.37 - $1816.86
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$2551.92Shop/Dealer Price$3063.67 - $4570.89
1996 Mercedes-Benz S500V8-5.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$1197.89Shop/Dealer Price$1410.93 - $2031.01
Show example Mercedes-Benz S500 Shock Absorber Replacement prices

What is the Shock Absorber all about?

Shock absorbers are attached to the vehicle body and suspension components. They are used to absorb road shock, providing a smooth ride. Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the back wheels and strut assembly in the front. Older cars and trucks may have shock absorbers at all four wheels.

Shock absorbers are basically cylindrical containers filled with gas or liquid. They are mounted from the suspension to the frame of the car. When you drive over a bump, the pistons inside the shocks move up and down against the liquid or gas.

Shock absorbers take a beating day after day, especially on bumpy roads. The gas or liquid will eventually leak, resulting in an unstable or rugged ride. With worn shock absorbers, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or wear out prematurely.

Keep in mind:

Shock absorbers are always replaced in pairs (either both front or both rear).

How it's done:

  • Verify that the shock absorbers are bad.
  • Remove and replace the faulty shock absorbers.
  • Inspect the suspension system for any other worn or damaged parts.
  • Test drive vehicle.

Our recommendation:

It is a good practice to replace the shock absorbers every 35,000 miles. You can easily find out if you need new shocks by doing a bounce test. Go to the rear corner of your car and push down on the rear of the car. If your car bounces up and down a few times, it is time to change the shock absorbers.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Shock Absorber?

  • Unstable, bouncy ride.
  • Tires losing contact with the road.
  • Hard impact when you drive over a bump.
  • Leaking fluid.

How important is this service?

Shock absorbers exist at both rear wheels, and sometimes the front wheels as well. The shock absorbers attach the suspension to the body of your car, and feature pistons that are filled with gas or liquid. As your vehicle rides over the bumps and rough conditions of the road, the suspension is subject to a lot of shock. This shock moves the pistons, but the gas or liquid in the pistons helps absorb the impact, and lessen the shock that is then transferred to the body of the vehicle. As a result, the shock absorbers keep your ride relatively smooth and comfortable.

When the shock absorbers malfunction or leak, they will be unable to absorb any of the shock from the road, and all of the impact on the suspension will be transferred to the body of the car. This not only makes for an uncomfortable ride, but can also cause damage to numerous different components in your vehicle.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(98)

Rating Summary
91
5
0
0
2
91
5
0
0
2

Andy

5 years of experience
27 reviews
Andy
5 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz S500 V8-5.0L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front) - Pearland, Texas
Such a beautiful personality and Andy is a very skilled mechanic.. I plan to have Andy continue working on my Mercedes Benz when needed.. he is 5 STAR ⭐️ PLUS

Joel

22 years of experience
987 reviews
Joel
22 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz S500 V8-5.0L - Car Starter Repair - Jacksonville, Florida
Great

James

9 years of experience
128 reviews
James
9 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz S500 V8-5.0L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Atlanta, Georgia
Very personable and knowledgeable about his work. Highly satisfied with the work done.

Eduardo

20 years of experience
570 reviews
Eduardo
20 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz S500 V8-5.0L - AC Compressor - Friendswood, Texas
Great Job

Excellent Rating

(98)

Rating Summary
91
5
0
0
2
91
5
0
0
2
Number of Mercedes-Benz S500 services completed
1078+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Guide to Legal Car Modifications in Maryland
ARENA Creative / Shutterstock.com Maryland has strict laws surrounding vehicle modifications. If you already live in the state or are planning to move there, the following information will help ensure that your modified car or truck is...
B1998 OBD-II Trouble Code: Passenger Side Side-Mount Air Bag Circuit Open
B1998 trouble code means there's a problem with the passenger side side-mount air bag, caused by damaged electrical components, such as blown fuses.
How Long Does an Air Diverter Valve Last?
The The air diverter valve is a part of your air injection system. In practically every modern vehicle, you will find a type of air pump that serves to deliver air to the exhaust stream so that it can be...

My vehicle has problems when accelerating and it makes like some kind explosions.

You should have the fuel pressure checked first and then scan the computer for any codes and have them repaired as needed. The lack of power may be a low fuel pressure or clogged fuel filter problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement). If these...

My car chokes on start up, sometimes it turns on fine but other times it will choke or even turn completely off.

The intermittent engine stalling may be the result of a dirty or faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). This could also be caused by a leaking or faulty fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement), which is delivering too much fuel or not...

Engine light on and vibration

The cause is more likely to be in engine related controls or sensors but nothing can be ruled out until an actual and thorough diagnostic is performed. Inasmuch as the check engine light came on, there will be critical clues...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com