M272 cam balance shaft problems

[Djw1974]

Hi all just joined today, got my slk r171 350 in November and am so far really enjoying it, although after reading numerous horror stories regarding all the cam balance shaft problems I'm starting to worry.
My car is a 2005 54 plate 350 amg spec with 7G auto box, what if anything should I be looking out for?
Cheers in advance
Dan

 

[grober]

Just read through the threads on the M272 engine for backgroundon the forum . You could try checking the cars history to see if any remedial engine work has been done- may not have been documented of course. Otherwise aside from keeping up with regular oil and filter changes nothing much to be done. If the fault manifests itself you will get an engine warning light lighting up . Until then try not to worry and enjoy the car.

 

[markmifsud]

This post should help you out

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/1547958-post2.html

 

[MancMike]

What's your mileage?

 

[Djw1974]

Thanks for the swift replies, the current mileage is 57200. I've read that the problem usually occurs between 60-80k miles hence me starting to worry