B pillar door strike interchangeability?

[redpagoda]

The strikers on the B pillar of my car are worn, not catching the door on the second latch, thus requiring the doors to be slammed shut, something I am not happy about. I have inspected the latch and these are in good condition with no play in them. However the strikers are a little worn with movement in them. The question I have are these the same as similar vintage sedans that I could scavenge parts off?

[Anfinn]

The door strike changed design from VIN no ..0002980 of 250-production. Went from 3 fixing screws to 4.
SLS have a good info-page (page 72b) illustrating the different versions, and what they can supply.

http://www.sls-hh-catalogue.de/bin/dbframes.phtml?mid=IN02

[al_lieffring]

I found that the strikers from a 220se coupe did fit on my 230sl. I know that the strikers from the 108 and 115 series won't work. A 111 fintail 4 door might be a match, don't know for sure though.

[redpagoda]

The web site at SLS is good in helping identify the striker. Mine unfortunately is the one that appear to be no longer available. The 3 hole 48mm that uses the latch with two catch points. Off to the wreckers to hope to find a compatible unit off some similar vintage sedan

[Anfinn]

If you are willing to drill and tap two new holes at 55mm down from the top ones, you should be able to use the strikers illustrated at SLS as replaceemts .
Items 272020/1

[Naj ✝︎]

Here is a picture of the 3 hole striker. Its a good part # and Germany is showing availability (130.00Euros  ).
Can't remember if they're handed

naj

[66andBlue]

Looks like there is a NOS on eBay: Item number: 220317790067