Which Belt?
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Have a look on Autodoc. Belt spec differs depending on things like aircon PAS fitted Etc. Or just go to MB
pcthrillrider2
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have a look at the one that's on the car it will tell you the length
MrGreedy
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Have a look on Partsouq and use your VIN. It should give you the exact part numbers.
If it's just the belt, I'd ask Mercedes or mercedes Newcastle/Edinburgh for a quote via ebay using your reg No. to guarantee the exactly correct part for probably not much money.
I have to ask though, why just the belt?
If the pulleys and tensioners are original (10+ years?) have you considered changing these also?
I've bought a gates kit with belt and all tensioners, and I'm hoping to get those done over this next week, storms, rain and sub-zero temperatures pending. To get access, I need to remove the radiator. I'd need to look up whether this is required to replace just the belt (due to very limited access - have a look down the front of the engine!). If it is a lot of work to get to the point of being able to replace the belt, you could consider replacing all the pulleys.
If it's just the belt, I'd ask Mercedes or mercedes Newcastle/Edinburgh for a quote via ebay using your reg No. to guarantee the exactly correct part for probably not much money.
I have to ask though, why just the belt?
If the pulleys and tensioners are original (10+ years?) have you considered changing these also?
I've bought a gates kit with belt and all tensioners, and I'm hoping to get those done over this next week, storms, rain and sub-zero temperatures pending. To get access, I need to remove the radiator. I'd need to look up whether this is required to replace just the belt (due to very limited access - have a look down the front of the engine!). If it is a lot of work to get to the point of being able to replace the belt, you could consider replacing all the pulleys.
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Mercedes belt only, for me /
MrGreedy
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In fact, I think I posted a thread a while back comparing all the prices on these.
If I was getting belt only, I'd also go with Merc.
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Help Please W212 E350CDI OM642 Seprentine Auxiliary Belt Replacement | Engine
So possibly only £30 for a genuine belt! Why go aftermarket at that price?
So possibly only £30 for a genuine belt! Why go aftermarket at that price?
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No such thing those....they dont make belts they pay others to supply them....amongst other they use are...Continental, Gates Dayco, Cal-Van Tools, CRC Industries, CTA Manufacturing, Hutchinson, INA, Mitsuboshi, Mubea, and VRP Speed. (List found on another MB site!)
So pretty much anyone that quotes the right spec/price!!
We all know that any part that comes in a Mercedes box is way better than any other make ? I mean they must be better as they cost loads of money and MB tell us how goog they are 
