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    Mercedes-Benz C200 2008: Does the timing belt need to be changed?

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    Does the timing belt need to be changed after so many kilometres on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz 200? Are they sold with 2 keys?

     

    Answered by CarsGuide
    29 February 2020
    David Morley

    I’ll assume you’re talking about a C200, Kevin, which was the most popular Benz model with a 200 in its name back in those days. The good news is that, no, that engine doesn’t need a timing belt change. That’s because it uses a timing chain rather than a rubber timing belt and, all things being equal, the timing chain should last the lifespan of the car itself.

    All Mercedes-Benz passenger cars from that era would all have been sold brand-new with two keys. If you’ve bought the car second-hand with just the one key, you can contact a Mercedes-Benz dealership, quote the car’s VIN and the dealer will be able to order the correct key and electronically code it to work in your car. It could cost several hundred dollars, however.

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