kjb55

My exceptionally clean and very well maintained W211 was totaled. I figured I'd post here and in classified section since this car is very low miles and has a repaired balance shaft engine and updated transmission. Since there a lot of well cared for cars that have balance shaft problems - I hope this could help someone. Here are the details:

2006 Mercedes E350. W211 (211.056) RWD Sedan for parts or take it as is. Car was in side collision and deemed total loss. Many good parts, clean title, 1 owner car with only 52,000 miles.

VERY IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION - The balance shaft is fixed in this engine and the transmission is completely serviced with VGS3 conductor plate. Service history is as follows:

Mercedes Benz E350 (WDBUF56J76A951794)

VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION
ENGINE DOES NOT HAVE A BAD BALANCE SHAFT

6/14/2015 / 1,710 miles
Coolant drain / refill
MB coolant - 2 gallons
Continental DWS tires (Tire Rack installed)

7/3/2015 / 2,670 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Brake Fluid Flush (Mercedes Brake Fluid)

8/1/2015 / 4,700 miles
Continental DW tires (Tire Rack installed)

9/26/2015 / 6,619 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

12/19/2015 / 10,100 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Differential Gear Oil OEM MB 75w-85
Rear Trans Mount OEM MB

06/18/2016 / 14,723 miles
SBC system, plus full brake fluid flush using KTS340. MB brake fluid.

06/24/2016 / 14,862 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

9/3/2016 / 17,740 miles
Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus Revised Compound XL
Rims brought to TireRack, tires mounted

10/8/2016 / 18,203 miles
Replaced drivers side door with new OEM door from Laurel MB
Painted by Custom Cars
Refitted all items from damaged door. No errors.

11/22/2016 / 19,970 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Aligned exhaust tips, replaced 4 rubber mounting hangers (Dealer OEM)

12/29/2016 / 20,755 miles
Replaced pulleys and belt with Conti accessory drive kit ADK0012P. OEM product - Gates tensioner with Litens and INA pulleys / bearings.

01/16/2017 / 21,165 miles
Replaced expansion plug A 000 998 56 90 at back of left side cylinder head. Repaired oil leak. OEM part from dealer. Pictures in DropBox.

05/28/2017 / 25,009 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

06/17/2017 / 25,561 miles
Cleaned and adjusted parking brakes. DS dragging intermittently.
Changed alarm siren, OEM Bosch purchased under Chrysler P/N 56038724AB. $139

10/22/2017 / 26,725 miles
Balance shaft replacement (MB OEM kit, $370, MB gasket maker)
New spark plugs (Bosch) <<<— put old NGK back in.
New Air Filters (MANN)
Motor Mounts (Lemforder)
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Coolant - Zerex G48 MB Blue (2 gallons)
Power Steering Fluid - Pentosin 11S (1/2 Liter)

01/23/2018 / 29,009 miles
New MB OEM AGM battery
New MB OEM serpentine belt
New (not reman) Bosch alternator with clutching pulley

02/24/2018 / 29,896 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Trans fluid change (Pentosin fluid, OEM MB filter, new pan gasket, new pan bolts, new drain plug washer)
Repaired weeping oil leak in passenger side rear corner of upper oil pan - JB Weld
New motor mounts (Lemfoerder OEM)
New intake elbow rubber gaskets between air flow meter and engine

04/21/2018 / 31,620 miles
Transmission conductor plate changed. VGS2 defective ECU and speed sensors. Replaced with new VGS3 programmed with XEntry MB diagnostic tool.
Valve body disassembled, cleaned, valve bodies flushed and cleaned.
Trans fluid change (Pentosin fluid, OEM MB filter, new pan bolts)

07/26/2018 / 35,009 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

07/27/2018 / 35,027 miles
SBC system full brake fluid flush using KTS340. Pentosin Super Dot 4 brake fluid.

11/10/2018 / 37,570 miles
Differential Gear Oil OEM MB 75w-85

02/02/2019 / 39,985 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)
Modified upper pulley cap to eliminate squeak.

02/05/2019 / 40,000 miles
Mileage placeholder

02/16/2019 / 40,215 miles
Upper A-Arm and lower spring arm (outer) ball joints replaced (Lemforder).

03/13/2019 / 40,601 miles
Replaced wheel bearings, repacked with NLG2 grease and adjusted. Races inspected perfectly- just bearings, seal and cap. (Meyle)

07/28/2019 / 45,065 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

10/07/2019 / 46,565 miles
Cabin air filter - charcoal type

10/18/2019 / 47,049 miles
Brake pads front / rear. Akebono.
SBC system full brake fluid flush using KTS340. Pentosin Super Dot 4 brake fluid.

11/03/2019 / 47,890 miles
New thermostat (Wahler OEM)
Zerex G48 coolant

01/05/2020 / 49,181 miles
New inner and outer tie rods (FCPEuro Lemfoerder)
New sway bar ball joints (MB OEM, lower spring arm)
New front upper shock mount (FEBI, AutohausAZ)

01/18/2020 / 49,326 miles
New torque strut rods (Meyle HD)

01/29/2020 / 49,585 miles
New Sachs struts - Front (316-950)

03/01/2020 / 50,015 miles
Oil / Filter Change (0W-40 Mobil1 / Mann OE Fleece Oil Filter)

03/28/2020 / 50,450 miles
8 front end bushings changed. 4 upper a-arms; 4 lower control arm (strut/spring) - 2 inner at frame and 2 at strut.
4 wheel alignment at MB St-Charles.

04/09/2020 / 50,491 miles
Replaced rear springs
4256857 Lesjofors Coil Springs (1x=Blue; 2x=Green)