One problem related to rear suspension shock absorber has been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz s430. On December 8, 2006, the contact stated that the front shock failed. The failure occurred at 10 mph. The dealer diagnosed the failure as airmatic malfunction. On may 16, 2007, the rear shocks failed. The contact has not received a diagnosis for the failure, but the dealer confirmed that the rear shocks failed. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 94,264 and failure mileage was 90,000.