lafetner

Sorry for the newbie question. I am looking to buy a used 2007 c230 sport tomorrow and doing some research. I have read about the major balance shaft issue on m272 engines, and from what I can tell, I very well may have the issue. Since I don't yet own the car I can't get the engine number, but I do have the VIN. Is there anyone who can quickly tell me if this VIN could have the issue?

VIN = WDBRF52H17E025605

This 6+ year old car currently has just 25k miles, but I would probably stay away if it's engine is in the danger zone.

Also, any idea what percentage of possible affected m272 engines actually have the problem? I read somewhere that it is as low as 10%...so still somewhat unlikely.

lafetner

If I am reading (unofficial) info correctly, engines with serial numbers below 2729..30 468993 could have the problem.

I then found a site to look up the VIN, and it says the engine number for this 2007 c230 is 272920 30 426650.

If that's all true...looks like this vehicle IS in the danger range.

Can anyone confirm for me?

krazzdav

Yes you are correct with everything. That car does have the balance shaft problem. Here is the datacard for that car and the star bulletin on the issue from April 23, 2009

custom c280

is there a recall for this problem.. I had this problem with my car I had pay 5000.00 to get car fixed it sucks but would like to know if there was a recall cause I can get the money back.....

VVF

Call a dealer (maybe not the same one that did the work) and ask if there is a recall for such-and-such VIN.
Then go to your dealer and ask them for a refund. They will probably refuse/tell you to contact MBUSA. Then contact MBUSA. They should refund you at least part of the cost IMO. Good luck!

crj3545

I am about to buy 2007 C280 with 68000 miles and need to know quickly if it has the bad shaft vin # WDBRF92H67F923568

Holmes5518

There's no recall. And a good rule of thumb is to either avoid '07 model year, or just take the VIN to a dealer and search the repair history for balance shaft replacement. Any dealer has access to the VMI which lists the entire repair history as long as it was performed at a MB dealer. And most balance shafts are done at dealers.

classic-michael

Ready to buy 2007 C280 Vin# WDBRF92H47F888058 can someone please help me in knowing if this car has the problem with the balance shaft. Thanks Mike

samaritrey

272941 30 511622

Delivery Date 06 11 2006

Go sign up for EPC its free since your in the USA http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/

Gfernando15

Can someone please check if my 2007 Mercedes E350 is affected for the balance shaft issue?
VIN WDBUF56XX7B139020

manuelx

look here u engine number.
https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check...UF56XX7B139020


Regards
Manuelx