Rudeney

All MY2006 vehicles with the M272 V6 (x230, x280, x300 and x350) or M273 (x450, x550) will be in the range for potential balance shaft failure. We only need to check MY2007 as it was corrected halfway through that build.

peterk1256

Thanks Rodney. i figured that was the case. I first received code 1200, changed all 4 magnets. My mechanic said that this may or may not rectify the issue. He told me to drive it and see what happens. Few weeks later, code 1208. He said its definitely the shaft issue. Luckily for me, he is a retired Mercedes mechanic with 35 years under his belt with his own shop. He's fixing my car for only $2200. Not too bad I suppose.

Rudeney

That's a bargain! The parts alone are close to $1000. Labor for a skilled mechanic with the right tools is probably at least two days. Book rate is 25 hours , I believe.

ericnlivingston

I was planning to purchase a 2007 R350 from an independent dealer, but now have seen that the engine is in the affected range for the balance shaft issue. Should I:
a. Run away from this deal?
b. Go to a local MB dealer to see if they have record of repair or codes for the vehicle? I don't currently have the vehicle, but I do have the VIN and Engine # - do they have a database that shows all history of codes and service on this vehicle by any MB dealer?
c. Go ahead and purchase assuming the repair will be covered by MB on goodwill (I'm not going to do this, but thought I would include it for fun.)
d. do something else?

bhenryent

I have a SLK 350 with 112000 miles, vin WDBWK56F45F049590, engine code 272 963 30 025842. it doesn't show any malfunctions on the display but I haven't read out the codes. Can you tell me if its in the range of engines that have a possible balance shaft issue? is there a finite range of numbers like 1 to 30000 or the like?

Thanks

MBC230/996

Is my engine impacted by then balance shaft issue?

Rudeney

Yes, that engine is in the range. Not all in the range fail, though. So far, it seems to be a very small percentage. If you want to check for stored codes, look for P0016 and/or P0017.

Rudeney

You have M272 engine #503012 which is beyond the problem range.

MBC230/996

Thanks so much Rodney!!!

mapache38

Hello everyone, I just joined the site and bought my clk 350 this past Saturday. Super excited about this beauty of a car. Would you mind checking my VIN and see if it has any issues? I would appreciate.

clk 350 , 2009 with 45k miles
VIN WDBTJ56H99F269322

ch47phillips

Hi Guys.
Looking at a 2007 E350 Wagon. VIN is WDBUH87X27B173978.
Help please? Is it gonna die?

Rudeney

MY2009 is well beyond the balance shaft failure range. It's the latest year for the W209 CLK and probably the most reliable.

Rudeney

That one has M272 engine #653333, which is beyond the balance shaft problem range.

nwayman

Hey Rodney. Here's the scoop for me.

2007 C280, 110K miles.

VIN:　 WDBRF92H77F875529

Have had CEL on & off over the past couple years. Good news is the codes are 0012, 0015, 0022, 0025 so not the dreaded 0016. Bad news is that it is coming on more frequent now and firing all four codes at once. I just purchased the replacement magnets and am hoping after install will go away...but can you check the VIN and see if I am in the good/bad range? Hoping with 110K have made it past the issue regardless, but living in NY will not pass inspection if I cannot get the codes to stay clear.

Thanks!

Nat

DarwinPornel

Hey guys, so my car has been showing the CEL lately, here's what happened.

2008 C300
VIN: WDDGF54X18F066430


I brought the car to the mechanic after reading P0015 and P0015(pd) from my personal code reader. He told me that he needed to replace all four cam sensors in order to clear the code.

After 4 hours, I picked up the car, and he said "drive it about 80 miles before taking it to the smog check station, otherwise you won't pass." After a few more hours, the CEL came back on, and I brought the car back to my mechanic the next day.

He told me the code that his STAR system was reading was "0060," and that he'd replace the sensor it was assigned to, in case it was a faulty part. He told me if the check engine comes back on again, that I would probably have to replace the whole cam shaft. A few hours later, the CEL came back on again, and I attached my code reader, and it threw out P0015 and P0015(pd) once more. Does this mean I actually have to get the whole cam shaft replaced?

My mechanic told me I could bring the car back to him if the CEL was on, and get a refund. I'm thinking about getting a second opinion.

mapache38

Thank you so much Rodney, you are awesome !

Rudeney

You have M272 engine #481682, which is beyond the balance shaft problem range, but it's still in the range for Scenario #2 of the TSB (http://benzbits.com/BalanceShaftTSB.pdf) which is dealing with bad camshaft adjuster solenoids (a.k.a. cam magnets). Your generic OBDII codes translate to DTCs 0272, 0060, 0276, 0064, which you see are all symptoms of scenario #2. The good news is the solenoids are inexpensive (about $100 for all four) and an easy repair (even DIY).

Rudeney

You have M272 engine #748035, which is beyond the balance shaft problem range (of course, as this was resolved prior to MY2008 builds). However, it is still int he range for camshaft adjuster solenoid failure. See my comment above to NWAYMAN. You have the same problem.

nwayman

Thanks for the lookup Rodney, much appreciated!

Nat

lavilucknow

MB 2007 230 sports - WDBRF52H97E025674

scarflex

Hello, can u check this VIN please!
WDD2193561A035673 CLS-350-2005

Rudeney

I also replied to your PM that one is in the range for potential failure.

Rudeney

M272 #110165 - it's in the range for potential failure.

scarflex

jonesin4boost

Hello I thank you for your dedication to those who are in need of information like this.
I have a 2007 MB C230, I dont have the particular P codes 16 and 17 however I am still concerned and would appreciate if you can tell me if this vin fall within the range of possible balance shaft issue.....


VIN:WDBRF52H67F935003

And again its very wonderful that your helping in the way you are.