The dreaded M272 Balance Shaft
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What if the balance shaft is fixed?
Seems like everyone here wants to unload their car if affected. I have the opposite question. A 2006 CLK350 is available near me with 110K miles at a nice price. If this car already had the balance shaft replaced, is it otherwise worth considering? It's hard to tell with all the complaints here from owners that were blindsided by the problem or fear it. So what about after the problem is fixed? I see mostly positive consumer reviews for the 2006 CLK350.
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I would think that it would be ok if they were fixed because the new parts don't have the problems the old ones did so in theory it shouldn't happen again. I think there were a couple other engine parts that caused problems in those years, but the parts were relatively minor, just a matter of getting the parts replaced. At 110k, it might have already been done. Just get a PPI on the car and get the VMI from the dealer.
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I got the VIN: WDBTJ56J16F175479. Can anyone tell me the serial or if that puts it in the range? Thank you.
The seller has owned the car for 5 years. He did not have it fixed himself and does not have records before purchase. I understand a Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) is good. Will they be able to tell? I don't know what a VMI is. Is that through the dealer and can I get it before buying the vehicle?
The seller has owned the car for 5 years. He did not have it fixed himself and does not have records before purchase. I understand a Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) is good. Will they be able to tell? I don't know what a VMI is. Is that through the dealer and can I get it before buying the vehicle?
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There is a list floating around the forum with the problem engines, however you can simply go to a dealers service dept and have them run the VIN you will learn in quick order if the engine is/was a problem and or if it was ever fixed and when.
FYI----don't go in at 0800 or a Monday---wait till things calm down and go in after lunch and preferably go to a woman
FYI----don't go in at 0800 or a Monday---wait till things calm down and go in after lunch and preferably go to a woman
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05 E500. 03ml320. 12 C250 CGI BLUE efficiency
Looking at a 08 ml350 4matic. I don't know what I'm looking at any help? VIN:4JGBB86E98A427800
engine: 272967 30 949204
engine: 272967 30 949204
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Looking at a 08 ml350 4matic. I don't know what I'm looking at any help? VIN:4JGBB86E98A427800
engine: 272967 30 949204
engine: 272967 30 949204
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2007 e350 4 matic 82k miles. Am I in trouble? CEL comes on, but once engine turned off does not come on when restarted. Usually happens when accelerating. Veh ID WDBUF87X47X214569
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2007 e350 4 matic 82k miles. Am I in trouble? CEL comes on, but once engine turned off does not come on when restarted. Usually happens when accelerating. Veh ID WDBUF87X47X214569
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Would a 2008 E350 be beyond the time frame?
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is my VIN#
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You're fine.
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Curious, how from that PDF ?
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Clean point for 272 - 30 468993 your engine # is 272964 “30 694687”
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05 E500. 03ml320. 12 C250 CGI BLUE efficiency
Looking at a 06 ml350 4JGBB86EX6A096447
Check on it at MB USA but no information
Check on it at MB USA but no information
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30 270565 is within affected range.
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Hi, would you be so kind to check about this one if its falls into the issue? Im supposed to buy the car within the next day, but now im worried, since this is my first MB car and its used 2007 c230.
WDBRF52H97F839544
When I googled it, I am not sure (so please double check), but the engine of what i want to buy seems to be:
272920 30 396475
WDBRF52H97F839544
When I googled it, I am not sure (so please double check), but the engine of what i want to buy seems to be:
272920 30 396475
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Hi, would you be so kind to check about this one if its falls into the issue? Im supposed to buy the car within the next day, but now im worried, since this is my first MB car and its used 2007 c230.
WDBRF52H97F839544
When I googled it, I am not sure (so please double check), but the engine of what i want to buy seems to be:
272920 30 396475
WDBRF52H97F839544
When I googled it, I am not sure (so please double check), but the engine of what i want to buy seems to be:
272920 30 396475
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Konig,
Can you please check another vin for me?
2007 E350 VIN WDBUF87XX7X217167
As Konig stated unless you have been taking your car to MB for service it about 90% likely they WILL NOT help you.
Can you please check another vin for me?
2007 E350 VIN WDBUF87XX7X217167
As Konig stated unless you have been taking your car to MB for service it about 90% likely they WILL NOT help you.