Check a VIN

October 25, 2024 Service bulletin

Complaint Engine is making abnormal noise at idle

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI01.00-P-078512 for 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450e 4matic and others.

Bulletin number
LI01.00-P-078512
Component
Engine
Summary
Complaint Engine is making abnormal noise at idle. May be described as rattle, tapping, or knocking. Cause Various Remedy If necessary compare the noise to a like vehicle and if determined to be abnormal proceed with below steps. Submit a TIPS case to the powertrain team with details from the below checks: Check engine maintenance history and oil level. Determine location where noise is most noticeable on engine. Does noise change with engine RPM? Record a video of the noise. Switch off injectors with XENTRY diagnosis one at a time and check if noise changes. Borescope cylinders with pistons at lowest point of travel and document findings with photos.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints in the engine category.

Vehicles covered

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Mercedes-Benz C300?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history