Looking at a 2007 C280 4matic
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From: Leawood, KS
2013 ML350 Blutec / 2007 C280 4Matic
Looking at a 2007 C280 4matic
I've been lurking and reading the threads, so I feel like I have a pretty good idea of the W203. I found one near me that I'm going to look at tomorrow....(2007 with 85,000 miles)
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...474143543.html
Highlights from the phone conversation with the owner
Number one concern for me is the balance shaft issues with the M272, but the engine's serial number looks to be in the clear:
From the TSB: Applicable Models (Not Applicable to Model 164.156, 204 or 216.386): Equipped with M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 or M273 Engine Up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611.
From the various VIN Checkers for this car:
So I'm feeling pretty good about the engine being in the safe zone. But am I playing with fire looking at this engine even though the TSB indicates that this one has a balance shaft sprocket made from improved material?
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the car, price and motor? Thanks.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...474143543.html
Highlights from the phone conversation with the owner
- 2nd Owner. Car was purchases as a CPO and has been owned for 7.5 years and 65K miles by this owner.
- Has maintenance records available for me to review
- Said last major service was done at 65K (its probably due for something)
- Painted a picture of regular service (oil etc.) I'll let the the records tell the real tale.
- Was serviced last on 12/12/17 (oil, coolant and some other stuff)
- No damage history, no repainting history
- Garage kept
- No rust
- Selling because he has purchased another vehicle and no longer needs this one.
- Talking pretty firm on price. Said more than once that he's not in a rush to sell.
Number one concern for me is the balance shaft issues with the M272, but the engine's serial number looks to be in the clear:
From the TSB: Applicable Models (Not Applicable to Model 164.156, 204 or 216.386): Equipped with M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 or M273 Engine Up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611.
From the various VIN Checkers for this car:
- VIN WDBRF92H87F931008
- Model Year 2007
- Model C 280 4MATIC
- Engine 272941 30 586977
- Transmission 722690 06 826587
So I'm feeling pretty good about the engine being in the safe zone. But am I playing with fire looking at this engine even though the TSB indicates that this one has a balance shaft sprocket made from improved material?
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the car, price and motor? Thanks.
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I'm looking at a 2007 c280 MB as well and I'm concerned about the balance shaft issues on this vehicle too. The VIN is WDBRF92HX7F907714 and with 132k miles at $5400, the price seems to good to be true. Other than looking into the balance shaft (I believe its has a 5 speed transmission) is there anything else I should look into with this model car? I've read nothing but good things about this 07 model, so I'm excited about this purchase. Thanks in advance, I hope to hear from someone soon!
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2013 ML350 Blutec / 2007 C280 4Matic
According to the VIN checkers, this car has the following engine serial number: 272941 30 560615
The way I read the Balance Shaft TSB, you should be in the clear (i.e. not affected). In the first post I quoted the portion of the TSB covered the applicability. I think this motor was built after they made changes to the balance shaft.
If it was me (and was two weeks ago), I’d still consider the car as a potential.
The way I read the Balance Shaft TSB, you should be in the clear (i.e. not affected). In the first post I quoted the portion of the TSB covered the applicability. I think this motor was built after they made changes to the balance shaft.
If it was me (and was two weeks ago), I’d still consider the car as a potential.
