Rudeney

Yep - see above ^^^ I just pasted the original VIN you had without the "F",but put it in EPC when I did the search, so that's it (so yours is good).

Rudeney

WDDGF5EB8AR104100 has M272 #31-355684. It is far beyond the affected range. The W204 will not be affected, nor will any MY2010 - the problem range are M272 engines through mid-MY2007.

mbfane350

I've got 06 e350 vin # WDBUF87J96X198539

Very much appreciated!

Rudeney

WDBUF87J96X198539 is a MY2006 - so you know the engine will be in the range for possible failure - it's M272 #230723.

rg1977

Hi Rodney.

2007 CLK550
WDBTJ72HB7F219610

Much appreciated that you take time out of your day to help people out...for free.

Monk

2008 CLK350
WDBTJ56H38F245161

Please check to see if this issue affects this car.

Rudeney

I think that 9th digit is an "8" not a "B". If so, then you have M273 engine #111251, which is beyond the problem range.

And no worries about the time, it takes me literally just a few seconds to cut and paste a VIN into EPC to get the engine serial number.

Rudeney

No worries with a MY2008 - you have M272 engine #791297, which is beyond the affected range.

MaconPerformanc

Whats up guys? I just purchased a 2006 Mercedes CLK500 and Its my first mercedes. I have been a Honda and Acura buff for so long. I really want to lower it and put some wheels on it...only thing is it rides so well.... Rudeney seems to know a lot about these cars. What could I do to make the car look a little more sporty? Oh yea, my car has a SRS light on...thats about it.

petez1125

I am in the process of looking at a 2007 E350 4-matic.
Here is the VIN WDBUF87X67B172466

Can someone tell me in the engine is within the range of the bad balance shaft? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Pete

Rudeney

WDBUF87X67B172466 has M272 engine #649466 - it's well beyond the range for balance shaft problems.

Airmousam

Welcome, may want to do some searching, both of these topics are well covered...wheels are a good start and lots have lowered... I just had my 3 resonators deleted (some call 2 of them secondary cats).. Exhaust sounds much better...good luck...and id start your own thread if you have specific questions

petez1125

Rudeney, thanks so much for checking.

MaconPerformanc

WDBTK75G96T067725 - thanks in advance for checking

cbp24

Looking at 2009 CLK 550 and worried about issues discussed above. Can you please check the VIN and let me know if the car is in the range of balance shaft and or idle gear problems:
WDBTK72F09T103866. Car has 66,437 miles if that makes any difference. Thank you so much.

Rudeney

No worries at all about the balance shaft on a MY2009 - WDBTK72F09T103866 has M273 engine #289440 - way beyond the affected range.

cbp24

Thanks so much. Any idle gear issues with this one?

AMG_Adon

2009 CLK550
WDBTJ72H79F260121

wanted to know if I will be affected by the balance shift issue . thanks

Rudeney

No - the last M273 engine for idler gear failure was #88611. And when we say "balance shaft failure", what we really mean is "timing chain idler sprocket failure". On the M272 V6, the idler sprocket is a forged part of the balance shaft. It does double-duty by driving the balance shaft and "idling" the timing chain where it runs down to the bottom of the "V" between the camshafts. On the M273 V8, it has no balance shaft (it's not needed as V8's are inherently balanced) so the sprocket is just bolted onto the engine block to "idle" the chain.

cbp24

Rodney: I really appreciate your clarification. Was afraid of this car due to previous issues. I'll give it serious consideration now.

petez1125

Rodney, can you check one more VIN for me? The car I was looking at has a bunch of issues such as the intake manifold tumbler being broken. My service advisor has recommend looking at another vehicle.

Can you check this VIN for me: WDBUF87X39B383000

scoopers1275

Rodney, I own a 06 E350 that has 118,000 miles on it now.
WDBUF87JI6X195327.
I am looking at a 06 CLK350 with only 89,000 miles.
WDBTJ56J66F170777.
Am I living dangerously here? I didn't even know about this balance shaft failure until I started looking round for the CLK.
Your help gratefully appreciated.
Thanks.
Stephen

Rudeney

WDBUF87X39B383000 has M272 engine #31-043601 - as expected with a MY2009 - it's way far beyond the affected range.


WDBUF87J16X195327 has M272 engine #192864 which is in the range (MY2006 will be) as is WDBTJ56J66F170777 with M272 #104728.

cooly15

hi there,

I am looking to get a used 2008 C350.
VIN: WDD2040562A234868
Engine #: 27296131114946

"M272 engines that were sold between 2004[1][2] and 2008 with engine serial numbers below 2729..30 468993" from wiki.

Am i safe from the issue? Thank you

Rudeney

Yes, your engine is "31-114946", and as expected with a MY2008, it's well beyond the affected range.