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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Model Identification Table
1993 Mercedes Benz 400ESECTION 2008 Model Identification Table
2008 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body Code | Engine Code | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|
| C300 | 204.054 | 272.947 | ME9.7 |
| C300 | 204.081 | 272.948 | ME9.7 |
| C350 | 204.056 | 272.961 | ME9.7 |
| CL600 Bi-Turbo | 216.376 | 275.953 | ME2.7.2 |
| CL63 AMG | 216.377 | 156.984 | ME9.7 (AMG) |
| CL65 AMG | 216.379 | 275.982 | ME9.7 (AMG) |
| CLK350 | 209.356 | 272.960 | ME9.7 |
| CLK350 Cabriolet | 209.456 | 272.960 | ME9.7 |
| CLK550 | 209.372 | 273.967 | ME9.7 |
| CLK550 Cabriolet | 209.472 | 273.967 | ME9.7 |
| CLK63 AMG Cabriolet | 209.477 | 156.982 | ME9.7 |
| CLK63 AMG "Black Series" | 209.377 | 156.982 | ME9.7 |
| CLS550 | 219.372 | 273.960 | ME9.7 |
| CLS63 AMG | 219.377 | 156.983 | ME9.7 |
| E230 BLUETEC | 211.022 | 642.920 | CDI5 |
| E350 | 211.056 | 272.964 | ME9.7 |
| E350 4MATIC | 211.087 | 272.972 | ME9.7 |
| E350 4MATIC Wagon | 211.287 | 272.972 | ME9.7 |
| E550 | 211.072 | 273.960 | ME9.7 |
| E550 4MATIC | 211.090 | 273.962 | ME9.7 |
| E65 AMG | 211.077 | 156.983 | ME9.7 (AMG) |
| E65 AMG Wagon | 211.277 | 156.983 | ME9.7 (AMG) |
| G500 | 463.249 | 113.962 | ME2.8 |
| G55 AMG | 463.271 | 113.993 | ME2.8(AMG) |
| GL320 CDI 4MATIC | 164.822 | 642.940 | CDI4 |
| GL450 | 164.871 | 273.923 | ME9.7 |
| GL550 | 164.886 | 273.963 | ME9.7 |
| GLK350 2WD | 204.956 | 272.991 | ME9.7 |
| ML320 CDI 4MATIC | 164.122 | 642.940 | CDI4 |
| ML350 | 164.186 | 272.967 | ME9.7 |
| ML500 | 164.175 | 113.964 | ME2.8 |
| ML550 4MATIC | 164.172 | 273.963 | ME9.7 |
| ML63 AMG | 164.177 | 156.980 | ME9.7 |
| R350 | 251.156 | 272.967 | ME9.7 |
| R350 4MATIC | 251.165 | 272.967 | ME9.7 |
| R63 AMG | 251.177 | 156.980 | ME9.7 |
| S550 | 221.171 | 273.961 | ME9.7 |
| S550 4MATIC | 221.186 | 273.968 | ME9.7 |
| S600 Bi-Turbo | 221.176 | 275.953 | ME2.7.2 |
| S63 AMG | 221.177 | 156.984 | ME9.7 (AMG) |
| S65 AMG | 221.179 | 275.982 | ME2.7.2 |
| SL550 | 230.471 | 273.965 | ME9.7 |
| SL600 Bi-Turbo | 230.477 | 275.954 | ME2.7.2 |
| SL55 AMG | 230.472 | 113.995 | ME2.8.1(AMG) |
| SL65 AMG | 230.479 | 275.981 | ME2.7.1 |
| SL65 AMG | 230.479 | 275.981 | ME2.7.2 |
| SLK280 | 171.454 | 272.942 | ME9.7 |
| SLK350 | 171.456 | 272.963 | ME9.7 |
| SLK350 | 171.458 | 272.969 | ME9.7 |
| SLK55 AMG | 171.473 | 113.989 | ME2.8.1(AMG) |
| SLR McLaren | 199.376 | 155.980 | ME2.8.1(AMG) |
| SLR Roadster McLaren | 199.476 | 155.980 | ME2.8.1(AMG) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.