Thanks greatly appreciated!

 

Will you please check this VIN WDDHF7HB1BA442482. A data card would be great too, if you dont mind. Thanks!

 

Great thread, very interesting as a potential buyer.

Could vin WDD2122772A349669 be checked please? It's a UK 2010.

Thanks

 

Well that solves it. An unaffected UK 2010. Although an E63 but I don't think that matters with engine allocation.

https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check...2122772A349669

Delivery date: 14 10 2010
Engine no.:
156985 60 064480

 

The delivery date is three months after the changeover. This potential scenario was the question in the OP and was discussed in the first couple pages of this thread. UK labels cars by year of manufacture, not model year.

Here's a 2010 UK C63: WDD2040772F615823

 

I was going by the below which may be incorrect?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_year

 

Excellent thanks. Website is very useful too for other checks as I'm looking at buying c63 or e63!

 

Not affected. Datacard attached.

Regards,

Joe

 

Could you please check this VIN: WDDGF77X99F229429 ?

From the website I pulled the following:
Engine #:156985 60 036381
Delivery date: 25 07 2008

Thank you!

 

Check it for what, do you want a data card?

From my understanding it would obviously be in the range with the faulty headbolts.

 

It seems like it would be in the range, but I heard that there are some builds that were not affected. I am just looking to verify, if possible. I'm a recent new owner, so learning as much as I can and enjoying the car.

 

 

As per the thread title, your car is affected. Keep an eye on the coolant level, and if you decide to have the headbolts replaced (I would personally), then I would have a good Indy Shop do them rather than MB.

 

Hi Joe

Can you check my 2011

WDD2043772F833500

 

Is 36381 < 60659?

 

Indeed it is. Trying to catch up on as many historic threads as possible, confirmed on being in the affected group.

I haven't seen a definitive answer yet, is it better to go with aftermarket replacement bolts or MB's replacement bolts used in newer built motors?

 

No worries, you just didn't actually read this thread, or even the first couple pages and got caught.

Maybe not as easy to find but, revised OEM bolts are fine unless you're planning on adding a blower in the future, then go ARP (Weistec) studs.

 

Not affected.

Regards,

Joe

 

Just joined website, picked up an 09 C63 in AZ, just turned 40k miles. Fairly certain it's in the affected range, but would appreciate a check on my VIN.

WDDGF77XX9F278767

Thank You!

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Hi. Try the web site vindecoderz.com
Look for Mercedes c class and enter your vin. It should list all the vehicles factory specs including the engine number.

 

The title of the thread gives you your answer.

 

Gotcha so no matter what. Thanks for the clarification!

 

 

Hey mate,

Here you go:

VIN WDD2040772F429897
Delivery date 11 11 2009
PAINT1 046U DESIGNO-PLATINUM BLACK PAINTWORK
Engine 156985 60 053223
Gearbox 722907 02 454626
471 MECHANICAL LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
P97 SPECIAL MODEL "AMG EDITION"
X10 DESIGNO SAND SINGLE-COLOR LEATHER

So yes, its the Edition 63.

Is that the one with the red wrap at Xotica?
Nice car.

I just picked up a face lift with P31, intake, LTH into twin 3" pipes and tune and I'm from Perth.

Cheers.

 

Is there an info thread on getting the head bolts replaced ?