This is a new replacement aerial antenna mast for Mercedes Benz W123 W 123 saloon and S123 S124 Estate models fitted with the Hirschmann electric aerial/power antenna as original equipment. The mast is all chrome and includes the retaining ferule and drive cable.

This is a new pattern part replacement aerial antenna mast that will fit most models of Mercedes Benz fitted with a Hirschmann AUTA 6000 aerial. This mast is chrome and includes the retaining ferule and drive cable. It has 4 sections and a mushroom shaped tip.

Fitting instructions are supplied and it can normally be fitted in a few minutes from outside the car without dismantling the aerial or trim. Ideally a 12 and 13 mm open-ended, or adjustable spanner is all that is required. If paid by PayPal despatch is normally the same day, or following day depending on the time your payment is confirmed.

Please note, this is a pattern part, see below, and not a genuine Hirschmann or Mercedes part. If you require a Genuine Mercedes part as manufactured by the original equipment supplier (OE) Hirschmann, please see our other listings by model, with GENUINE stated in the title description. (ie “Genuine Mercedes mast”)

If you are a discerning Mercedes owner/driver, and appreciate your cars superior build quality, and intend to keep your vehicle, we recommend you protect your investment and fit what satisfies Mercedes’ quality standards and not a copy manufactured in China. The cheaper copy may fit but the finish, standard of plating, extended long term smooth operation and resistance to corrosion will be inferior. We believe the slightly more expensive genuine OE part is better value for money, and gives longer and better service. We offer these pattern part masts to satisfy demand for a cheaper alternative, where price is the major consideration.

These pattern parts, widely available on eBay are made in China and are copies of the mast, manufactured by Hirschmann of Germany. Their quality is ok, but they do not meet Mercedes original equipment (OE) stringent quality standards.

The Genuine mast which we also offer is approved by Mercedes, where as these copies will not be.

The Genuine Hirschmann is made from quality chromium plated brass, so will never rust. (The OE and after-market aerials to which they are fitted are guaranteed for two years from manufacturing defects.)

All pattern copies are made from chromium plated steel, so in time when the chrome wears they will rust.

The genuine mast has a drive cable designed, engineered and manufactured from superior materials to give extended smooth and silent operation over many years.

Hirschmann is a reputable German company, manufacturing in Europe from top quality materials, and certified and complying CE, DIN ISO Environmental standards. See   http://www.hirschmann-car.com/English/

All pattern copies offered will be made from inferior quality material probably sourced in China.