Vin check please and thoughts on 2006 e350
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Vin check please and thoughts on 2006 e350
I am looking at a 2006 e350 that has accident damage along the passenger side. It doesn't look too bad, but owner said car was totaled out. Title appears normal, but I don't know what the totaled out means for me if I buy it and try to register.
Would someone with the ability to check a VIN please help me check: WDBUF87J76X188611
Also, I've read the balancer on the cam shaft goes bad on these, would MB be able to tell me if it was replaced? It had 130k on it so thinking it would have gone bad by now. Any other issues to check for on this model?
Thanks in advance.
Would someone with the ability to check a VIN please help me check: WDBUF87J76X188611
Also, I've read the balancer on the cam shaft goes bad on these, would MB be able to tell me if it was replaced? It had 130k on it so thinking it would have gone bad by now. Any other issues to check for on this model?
Thanks in advance.
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It's your basic black E350. Seems like it just has the P1 package and no other options.
MB can only tell you if it was replaced if it was done in their dealership. There are stories of them going bad on people who have 100k plus on them. That's why some people sell them. I wouldn't bother with a salvage vehicle. 2006 is the worst year, you should get a 2007+ that's past the balance shaft issue. There's an extended warranty on the gas tank for 15 years, unlimited miles, but the dealer doesn't have to honor it if it's a salvage vehicle. You can also have SBC (brakes) issues on the 2006, those went away in 2007.
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
It's your basic black E350. Seems like it just has the P1 package and no other options.
MB can only tell you if it was replaced if it was done in their dealership. There are stories of them going bad on people who have 100k plus on them. That's why some people sell them. I wouldn't bother with a salvage vehicle. 2006 is the worst year, you should get a 2007+ that's past the balance shaft issue. There's an extended warranty on the gas tank for 15 years, unlimited miles, but the dealer doesn't have to honor it if it's a salvage vehicle. You can also have SBC (brakes) issues on the 2006, those went away in 2007.
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Hi friends....could someone help me with the build sheet on a 2016 GLE 350 4Matic that I'm thinking of buying....the Vin is 4JGDA5HB3GA680235....I've tried 3 times and can't locate the build sheet. Thanks, Randy
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Hello
Is this engine number past the camshaft issue problem?
Its a 2007 e350.
Thanks!
272964 30 470095
Is this engine number past the camshaft issue problem?
Its a 2007 e350.
Thanks!
272964 30 470095
Last edited by Ronald12; Dec 26, 2017 at 06:44 AM. Reason: Incorrect spelling
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I am looking at a 2006 e350 that has accident damage along the passenger side. It doesn't look too bad, but owner said car was totaled out. Title appears normal, but I don't know what the totaled out means for me if I buy it and try to register.
Would someone with the ability to check a VIN please help me check: WDBUF87J76X188611
Also, I've read the balancer on the cam shaft goes bad on these, would MB be able to tell me if it was replaced? It had 130k on it so thinking it would have gone bad by now. Any other issues to check for on this model?
Thanks in advance.
Would someone with the ability to check a VIN please help me check: WDBUF87J76X188611
Also, I've read the balancer on the cam shaft goes bad on these, would MB be able to tell me if it was replaced? It had 130k on it so thinking it would have gone bad by now. Any other issues to check for on this model?
Thanks in advance.
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It's your basic black E350. Seems like it just has the P1 package and no other options.
MB can only tell you if it was replaced if it was done in their dealership. There are stories of them going bad on people who have 100k plus on them. That's why some people sell them. I wouldn't bother with a salvage vehicle. 2006 is the worst year, you should get a 2007+ that's past the balance shaft issue. There's an extended warranty on the gas tank for 15 years, unlimited miles, but the dealer doesn't have to honor it if it's a salvage vehicle. You can also have SBC (brakes) issues on the 2006, those went away in 2007.
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
It's your basic black E350. Seems like it just has the P1 package and no other options.
MB can only tell you if it was replaced if it was done in their dealership. There are stories of them going bad on people who have 100k plus on them. That's why some people sell them. I wouldn't bother with a salvage vehicle. 2006 is the worst year, you should get a 2007+ that's past the balance shaft issue. There's an extended warranty on the gas tank for 15 years, unlimited miles, but the dealer doesn't have to honor it if it's a salvage vehicle. You can also have SBC (brakes) issues on the 2006, those went away in 2007.
WDBUF70J43A310943, i typed it in and it popped up but its saying all the work done is all in different states from the bronx ny to california. Just want to make sure im reading it right.
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quick question. Does the list of failed parts at the bottom of the vehicle info mean that is all that has been replaced?
WDBUF70J43A310943, i typed it in and it popped up but its saying all the work done is all in different states from the bronx ny to california. Just want to make sure im reading it right.
You would have to get the VMI from the dealer to find out the repairs done to the car at the MB dealer. I also wouldn't get a 2003, that's probably the worst model in the W211 lineup aside from the balance shaft/engine problems of the 2006. That particular one also has almost no options, basically a stripper base model.
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I would NOT buy a 2006, nor would I buy half of the 2007s out there because of the balance shaft problem. You'd be much better off, in my opinion, with a late 2007 (as I have) or a 2005 E320. The advantage of the 2005 would be the five speed transmission, which is bullet proof to 100k mi, while the newer transmission in the later cars requires service every 40k miles. I'd be suspicious of a newer model even if outside of the balance shaft issue if there isn't documentation of the transmission services.
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My 2003 e500 runs drives awesome. I could careless about opitions a v8 engine strong trans is all i need. Thanks for the help. But yes also heard 03 arent bad because they arent affected with the balance shaft problem. Only big issue was the radiator going out and sending coolant into the trans. But thsts all done. V6 and 06 and up were the issues as far as i know.
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I would NOT buy a 2006, nor would I buy half of the 2007s out there because of the balance shaft problem. You'd be much better off, in my opinion, with a late 2007 (as I have) or a 2005 E320. The advantage of the 2005 would be the five speed transmission, which is bullet proof to 100k mi, while the newer transmission in the later cars requires service every 40k miles. I'd be suspicious of a newer model even if outside of the balance shaft issue if there isn't documentation of the transmission services.
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