{"product_id":"mercedes-w123-tacho-kombiinstrument-1235420457-220-km-h-k-0840-vdo-280-e-gepruft","title":"Mercedes W123 speedometer instrument cluster 1235420457 220 km\/h K=0840 VDO 280 E tested","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eInstrument cluster (speedometer) with part number 1235420457 for the Mercedes model series W123, C123 and S123 (280, 280 E, 280 C, 280 CE, 280 TE), professionally refurbished, scale end value 220 km\/h.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eProfessionally refurbished  ·  Illumination completely renewed  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Function tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Odometer tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e5-year warranty on this refurbished part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eShould there be a problem: send in the part – we will repair or replace it. In addition, a 60-day return policy and free shipping within Germany apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe instrument cluster displays the speed as well as the total and trip odometer reading; it is driven mechanically via the speedometer cable from the transmission output. The same housing also holds the combined gauge for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure, as well as the analogue clock. The displays are backlit and adjustable via the instrument dimmer. The oil pressure gauge is scaled in bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eInstallation location: in the dashboard directly in front of the driver, inserted from the front into the instrument carrier. Connected via the speedometer cable at the transmission output and the plug contacts on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eUsed part or refurbished part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eStandard used part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eThis refurbished part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition, function and odometer not tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eProfessionally refurbished, tested for function and odometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNeedles often faded or damaged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNeedles freshly repainted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIllumination usually partially failed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIllumination completely renewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eClock often inaccurate due to aged capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eClock with new capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOdometer reading undefined or not reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOdometer reset to 0 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a defective instrument cluster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eSpeedometer needle does not move, sticks, or shows an incorrect speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eOdometer no longer counts or stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eFuel, coolant temperature or oil pressure gauge does not deflect or stays at zero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eClock stops or runs incorrectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eInstrument illumination fails completely or partially\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eW123 sedan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 (123.030)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 E (123.033)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eC123 coupé:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 C (123.050)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 CE (123.053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eS123 estate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 TE (123.093)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe part number of this instrument cluster is 1235420457. Unambiguous identification also requires the scale end value of 220 km\/h and the speedometer ratio code K=0840, both of which must match the previous instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚠ Important: compare the part number before buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat matters is the speedometer ratio. This instrument carries the value K=0840. The speedometer ratio depends on the rear axle ratio and tire size, not on engine size – a speedometer with a different value will permanently read incorrectly despite having the same scale. Please compare the value with the sticker on the speedometer drive of your old instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThe scale must match. This instrument has 220 km\/h. Instruments with a different scale carry a different part number and are not directly interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW123 diesel with 160 km\/h scale (200 D, 220 D, 240 D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersions in miles (mph) for the US and UK market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruments with a tachometer instead of the clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother model series such as W114\/W115, W116, W124 or W126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the scope of delivery and what condition is the instrument in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe exact scope of delivery is shown in the product photos. The instrument cluster is professionally refurbished and tested; the viewing glass shows slight scratches in places, also visible in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the odometer reading be adjusted to match my vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, a free adjustment of the odometer reading to match your vehicle is possible at any time – just contact us about it before or after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tacho-kombiinstrumente\"\u003eSpeedometers \u0026amp; instrument clusters\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ganze-tachos-und-kombiinstrumente\"\u003eComplete instrument clusters\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w123\"\u003eW123\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. 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