Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
#1551
MBworld Guru
The M156 AMG engines do not have problems with the "balance shaft" failure, but they do have other issues with head bolts deteriorating and valve lifters failing. My understanding is that they are all problematic before about MY2011.
Here's the TSB about the adusters/lifters:
http://benzbits.com/M156/M156Camshaf...erBulletin.pdf
And the head bolts:
http://benzbits.com/M156/M156_head_bolts.pdf
Here's the TSB about the adusters/lifters:
http://benzbits.com/M156/M156Camshaf...erBulletin.pdf
And the head bolts:
http://benzbits.com/M156/M156_head_bolts.pdf
#1552
Please check my vin
Hi i am new here. I just got my ml 350 with 184942 mileage. Please check my vin for possibilities of faults on the car. This my vin 4JGBB86E16A120148. Thank you.
#1553
Senior Member
Hi i am new here. I just got my ml 350 with 184942 mileage. Please check my vin for possibilities of faults on the car. This my vin 4JGBB86E16A120148. Thank you.
Thorough instructions here: http://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-m...y-vin-m272273/
#1554
MBworld Guru
Hi i am new here. I just got my ml 350 with 184942 mileage. Please check my vin for possibilities of faults on the car. This my vin 4JGBB86E16A120148. Thank you.
#1555
#1556
MBworld Guru
Apparently, the failure rate is not very high, or at least the range of miles where it fails is very broad. There are not many reports of failure in the forums, and not enough for it to show as a blip on the "consumer review" sites.
#1557
Ready tu purchase c280
Hello,
I know this is an old post but I'm looking for a "piece of mind" on this 143k mile C280 that I am looking at. VIN WDBRF92H67F911338. Can someone please tell me if this engine is within the range of affected engines?
Thanks!
I know this is an old post but I'm looking for a "piece of mind" on this 143k mile C280 that I am looking at. VIN WDBRF92H67F911338. Can someone please tell me if this engine is within the range of affected engines?
Thanks!
#1558
MBworld Guru
Go here:
http://www.datamb.com
Plug in the VIN and get the data card. Look for the "Engine" line and heck the last 8 digits. If it's below 30 088611 for the V8 or 30 468993 for the V6, then it's in the range.
http://www.datamb.com
Plug in the VIN and get the data card. Look for the "Engine" line and heck the last 8 digits. If it's below 30 088611 for the V8 or 30 468993 for the V6, then it's in the range.
#1559
Tx in advance I sold my clk320 lookin at some newer models
WDBTK56G36T063625 clk 350
WDBTJ56J06F195982 clk 350
WDBTK56G26T064751 clk 350 convertible
WDBTK56G36T063625 clk 350
WDBTJ56J06F195982 clk 350
WDBTK56G26T064751 clk 350 convertible
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2018 MB E300
Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
Please, could you check my 2007 MB C280, VIN WDBRF54H97F884237, ENGINE 503110 ?
Thanks,
Thanks,
#1562
MBworld Guru
Tx in advance I sold my clk320 lookin at some newer models
WDBTK56G36T063625 clk 350
WDBTJ56J06F195982 clk 350
WDBTK56G26T064751 clk 350 convertible
WDBTK56G36T063625 clk 350
WDBTJ56J06F195982 clk 350
WDBTK56G26T064751 clk 350 convertible
Those are all MY2006's with M272 engines, so yes, all will be in the range for potential balance shaft failure. Only MY2007 needs to be checked as it was resolved halfway through that build cycle. MY2008+ are all good.
#1563
MBworld Guru
Please, could you check my 2007 MB C280, VIN WDBRF54H97F884237, ENGINE 503110 ?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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2018 MB E300
Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
Rudeney, thank you. I just bought a 2007 C280 and your answer is a great relief. You are doing a great job in this community.
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#1567
MBWorld Fanatic!
Looking to get V8
WDBTK72F78T090239
Engine273967 30 169105
Can anyone confirm if in affect engine ? its 2008 but build in July 2007
Thanks.
WDBTK72F78T090239
Engine273967 30 169105
Can anyone confirm if in affect engine ? its 2008 but build in July 2007
Thanks.
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#1571
Vin check please
#1572
MBworld Guru
#1573
#1574
MBworld Guru
Personally, I'd pass on it. My theory is that they will all fail, it's just a matter of when. Some failed under warranty, or like mine, just outside of warranty and MBUSA took care of them. Others have failed at well over 100K miles, and anywhere in between. Regardless, it's a coin toss and an expensive one - $4K++.