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THE MB140 SCHOOL

THE MB140 SCHOOL

Passion, observation, restoration of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W140 S-class (1991-1998)

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  • GuidemapHow to better understand the categories of this website and read it appropriately.
  • ArticlesCollection of written works about the 140 from different aspects.
    • EpistemologyAuthentic passion regarding history, impression and investigation.
      • History
      • Impression
      • Investigation
    • MethodologyRestoration journal, parts review and photograhping experience.
      • Parts
      • Restoration
      • Photoreception
    • SeminarOngoing advanced research.
  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.
    • Genuine ReleaseOfficial Mercedes-Benz prints include press and marketing information.
      • Press Photo
      • Owner’s Manual
      • Sales Brochures
      • Press Information
      • Internal Publications
    • Public RecreationThe 140-related literatures and items created by third parties include magazines and toys
      • Models & Toys
      • Auto Magazines
      • Literature Books
  • EncyclopædiaThe reference work providing summaries of general 140 statistics.
    • TechnologyIn-factory comprehensive knowledge regards developing and manufacturing.
      • Technical Modifications
      • Sonderausstattungen Code (SA CODE)
    • StatisticsOut-factory comprehensive statistics regards marketing and sales
      • Color Library
      • Global Delivery Data
      • Production Numbers
  • AboutA brief introduction of this site and people who inspired ,invented it
    • Family MembersCurrent fleet include preserved, restored examples and ongoing projects.
      • Cougar, 1992 500 SEL
      • Nonna, 1993 S 320
      • Octavius, 1993 S 600
      • Chimera, 1994 S 500 Coupe
      • Furi, 1994 S 320
      • Beatrice, 1996 S 600 Sonderschutz
      • Ruby, 1996 S 600
      • Big Apple, 1997 S 420
      • Bianca, 1998 S 320
      • Persian Kitty, 1998 S 280
      • Ongoing Projects

Tag: Methodology

Parts

Parts: Facelift Taillights

03/31/202603/31/2026
How often do you encounter issues like this? The appearance of a part is critically important—any carelessness can directly affect the car's overall image. This means that even when ordering…
Restoration

Restoration: Big Apple’s 119.981

12/07/202512/09/2025
After completing the bodywork on Big Apple, I wasn’t in a rush to apply the paint but instead began working on the engine and chassis. The chassis of 140.043 was…
Restoration

Restoration: Furi’s Revival

11/09/202511/30/2025
Reviving an overlooked ultra-low-mileage car—a task that was initially expected to take just one month—ultimately consumed six months of work. As a result, I had to delay more important projects,…
Parts

Parts: W140 key’s evolution

10/12/202510/12/2025
The key for the W 140 is one of the most common questions in ownership. Why do some users say their keys still work, and why are some refused by…
Restoration

Restoration: Big Apple’s body

09/14/202510/07/2025
After finishing up Furi and a few other minor tasks, we finally returned to the Big Apple. We're still hopeful of completing everything by 2025, as long as we can…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Midsummer Monument Tour

07/19/202503/29/2026
In the film The Russia House, Dante, the Russian patriot and Soviet traitor, walked on the Palace Square and said to Sean Connery: "You like graveyards? Look, here is ours…
Parts

Parts: Model Badge on Trunk Lid

07/04/202507/04/2025
In the past, the discussion of parts was often between genuine MB parts and other manufacturers. Today we are talking about genuine parts only, and the potential troubles they can…
Parts

Parts: The Perfect Defective Moulding

05/31/202505/31/2025
In the past, when people think of the reputation of Mercedes-Benz, their first impression may not be lavish or opulence, but it must be indestructible. The high-quality parts that make…
Restoration

Restoration: The Car Bedroom

05/04/202505/05/2025
Every spring, I grow a constructive heart. Walking down the street, there are construction sites everywhere. See, I am not alone, or I am just inspired by them. Why spring?…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Graphic editing in facelieft sedan brochures

04/19/202504/19/2025
The marketing of the W 140 happened to overlap with another great era: that of graphic editing technology. This was between spliced film with tweezers and Photoshop came to PCs.…
Restoration

Restoration: Pre-preliminary of the 9966 km S 320

03/09/202506/14/2025
After a long reflection and precipitation, I decided to keep and preserve this 9966 km 1995 S 320. Not an easy decision, I had to dig up some positive motivations…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Nonna’s Barrenness 2024

02/09/202502/09/2025
Till one month to 2025, we were still at a dead end in terms of photreception in 2024, so I tried to make up for it in December. I still…
Restoration

Restoration: Big Apple’s interior

01/25/202501/25/2025
I've been taking it pretty easy with Big Apple since December, and now that we're heading into a long holiday season, it's a good stopping point to take stock of…
Parts

Parts: Front Control Arm Rubber Bushing

01/11/202501/15/2025
It's been a while since this series has been updated, we're slowly finding new parts worth our time on the go. The front lower control arm rubber bushing is a…
Restoration

Restoration: Nonna’s reward moment

11/23/202405/27/2025
I have been on a diet since August, giving up carbohydrates, and successfully lost 10kg of fat. The drastic reduction in sugar intake did something to my brain: I wasn't…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Graphic editing in Coupé brochures

10/12/202404/19/2025
The marketing of the W 140 happened to overlap with another great era: that of graphic editing technology. This was between spliced film with tweezers and Photoshop came to PCs.…
Restoration

Restoration: Nonna’s early 104.994

09/29/202409/29/2024
Working on the earlier 104.994 is a job full of fun. As the earliest Motronic it retains some of the original old-time vestiges from 80s compared to the later updated…
Restoration

Restoration: Persian Kitty

08/17/202408/22/2024
Persian Kity is by far our lightest working vehicle and is a true preservation rather than full restoration example. This is an older article that I drafted for the Persian…

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Parts: Facelift Taillights

Parts: Facelift Taillights

How often do you encounter issues like this? The appearance of a part is critically important—any carelessness can directly affect the car’s overall image. This means that even when ordering parts from an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, one must proceed with caution. Perhaps there is no better example to discuss than taillights. Some people liken headlights…

by Yunce 03/31/202603/31/2026
Impression: Felice — Filling the Gaps

Impression: Felice — Filling the Gaps

In 2026, my approach to collecting W140s entered a more passive phase. I felt my collection had reached a kind of saturation, so I only took in donor cars with reuse value—just in case they might be needed in the future. In fact, since February 2024, I haven’t come across a single project that truly…

by Yunce 02/08/202602/08/2026
Restoration: Bau 3

Restoration: Bau 3

The most unexpected thing happened in 2025: we decided to leave behind a restoration facility that had been in use for barely over a year, and within just three months build—and move into—an even better location elsewhere. It was a headache of a beginning, and all I could do was find ways to amuse myself…

by Yunce 01/25/202601/26/2026
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