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2000 Mercedes Benz C280FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Performance: Application: Introduction: Introduction

1999-2000 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

BODY CODE

ENGINE ID ⁽¹⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM ⁽²⁾

1999

C230

202.024

111.975 (2.3L) ⁽³⁾

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

C280

202.029

112.920 (2.8L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

C43 ⁽⁶⁾

202.033

113.944 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CL500

140.070

119.980 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁸⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK320 (Cabriolet)

208.465

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK320 (Coupe)

208.365

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK430

208.370

113.944 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E300 Turbo Diesel

210.025

606.962 (3.0L)

EDC ⁽⁹⁾

N/A

E320 (Sedan)

210.065

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Sedan 4-Matic)

210.082

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Wagon)

210.265

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Wagon 4-Matic)

210.282

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E430

210.070

113.940 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E55 ⁽⁶⁾

210.074

113.980 (5.5L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

ML320

163.154

112.942 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

ML430

163.172

113.942 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S320 (Standard Wheelbase)

140.032

104.994 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S320 (Long Wheelbase)

140.033

104.994 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S420 (Long Wheelbase)

140.043

119.981 (4.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁸⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S500 (Long Wheelbase)

140.051

119.980 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁸⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

SL500

129.068

113.961 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

SLK230

170.447

111.973 (2.3L)⁽³⁾

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

2000

C230

202.024

111.975 (2.3L) ⁽³⁾

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

C280

202.029

112.920 (2.8L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

C43 ⁽⁶⁾

202.033

113.944 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CL500

215.375

113.960 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK320 (Cabriolet)

208.465

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK320 (Coupe)

208.365

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK430 (Coupe)

208.370

113.943 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

CLK430 (Cabriolet)

208.470

113.943 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Sedan)

210.065

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Sedan 4-Matic)

210.082

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Wagon)

210.265

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E320 (Wagon 4-Matic)

210.282

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E430

210.070

113.940 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E430 (4-Matic)

210.083

113.940 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

E55 ⁽⁶⁾

210.074

113.980 (5.5L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

ML320

163.154

112.942 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

ML430

163.172

113.942 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

ML55 ⁽⁶⁾

163.172

113.980 (5.5L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S430

220.170

113.941 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

S500

220.175

113.960 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

SL500

129.068

113.961 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁷⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

SLK230

170.447

111.973 (2.3L)⁽³⁾

ME-SFI ⁽⁴⁾

EI ⁽⁵⁾

⁽¹⁾	When ordering replacement parts, use ENGINE ID number.

⁽²⁾	Ignition timing is computer controlled.

⁽³⁾	Engine is equipped with an intercooled supercharger.

⁽⁴⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 2.1).

⁽⁵⁾	Distributorless Ignition (EI) system.

⁽⁶⁾	AMG modified vehicle.

⁽⁷⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 2.0).

⁽⁸⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 1.0).

⁽⁹⁾	Mercedes-Benz Electronic Diesel Control (EDC).

Fig 1: VIN Definition

G99E52880

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• 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.