Classic Mercedes Parts Guide: Restoring the W123, W124, W126 & R107

Keeping a classic Mercedes on the road is one of motoring's great pleasures — these cars were engineered to be repaired, not replaced. But forty-year-old rubber hardens, wood trim fades and interiors wear, and finding correct parts becomes the real challenge. This guide covers the parts that matter most when restoring or maintaining the classics we know best: the W123, W124, W126 and R107. Our classic Mercedes parts collection is organised by chassis code, so everything below is a few clicks away.

Know Your Chassis Code

Mercedes people speak in chassis codes, and every part listing does too. The four classics we see most:

Parts rarely interchange between chassis — a W123 sun visor won't fit a W126 — so always check the chassis code in the listing before ordering.

Interior Restoration Parts

Steering wheels

Decades of sun and hands leave original wheels cracked and shiny. A correct replacement transforms the driving position — browse our classic Mercedes steering wheels for W123, W124, W126 and R107 fitments, including wood-rim styles.

A fresh steering wheel transforms a worn classic cabin.

Wood trim

Zebrano, walnut and burl trim defined these interiors. Faded or delaminated wood is the first thing an interior betrays its age by — and replacing dash and console pieces from our interior wood parts range is a weekend job that changes the whole cabin.

Zebrano trim as fitted in a W123 — correct grain and tone matter.

Sun visors and headliners

Original visors sag and stain with age. We stock correct-pattern visors in period colors (Palomino, Tobacco, Cream and more) for the W123, W126 and R107 — a small part that makes a restored interior look genuinely finished.

Seals, Gaskets and Weatherstrips

Rubber is every classic's weak point: door seals shrink, window channels crack, and suddenly there's wind noise, water in the footwell and rattles over bumps. Fresh door seals, weatherstrips and gaskets are the highest-value restoration purchase you can make — they quiet the car, protect the interior and stop rust before it starts. When ordering, match both the chassis and the body style (sedan, coupe and estate seals differ).

Exterior and Trim

Chrome trim, mirror housings, grilles, badges, tail light lenses and hubcap sets complete the picture. These parts are increasingly hard to find in good original condition, which is why quality reproductions have become the standard route for drivers who actually use their classics.

OEM vs Quality Aftermarket: What Makes Sense?

Genuine Mercedes parts for these chassis, where still available, can cost several times the aftermarket price. For structural and safety parts, originals are worth it. For interior trim, seals, visors and brightwork, well-made aftermarket parts are how most owners keep these cars alive and driven — the originals are simply gone or priced for museum restorations. Our approach: faithful reproductions of the original patterns, colors and materials, at prices that keep the car on the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are parts still available for classic Mercedes models?

Yes. Genuine stock for the W123, W124, W126 and R107 is shrinking, but quality reproductions cover most interior, rubber and trim parts. Our classic Mercedes collection is dedicated to exactly these chassis.

How do I find the right part for my car?

Start with the chassis code (W123, W124, W126, R107…), then the body style and year. If a listing shows an OEM reference number, compare it with the part you're replacing — or send us your VIN and we'll check.

Do you ship classic Mercedes parts worldwide?

Yes — we ship from Europe worldwide, free and fast, with careful packaging for fragile trim and wood parts.

What should I replace first on a newly bought classic?

Door and window seals almost always come first — they stop water damage and transform cabin quietness. Then address whatever the interior needs: visors, wood trim, steering wheel.