Hustler
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- 2003 C200 Kompressor Coupe 1.8L
Hi,
I just out down a deposit for a car today and am going to pick it up tomorrow. This is my first ever car and I have noticed that the vehicle has not had it's timing belt or chain replaced at all from looking at the service history. The mileage on the vehicle is 113,000 miles. From looking under the bonnet, I and my partner think that the vehicle has a cam belt rather than a chain. Have we identified this correctly, or are we looking at a different sort of belt? If it is a cam belt, then surely a change is well overdue and imminent at this sort of mileage?
At first before viewing the car, I thought almost all Mercedes had timing chains fitted rather than belts. But now I am rather confused. From what I have read, a timing chain lasts much longer than a belt, and so at 113k miles, it should be fine?
I would highly appreciate any replies as I'm worried about forking out to have the belt/chain replaced very soon, especially as I'm stretched on finances after buying the car. I have little/no knowledge about car engines and parts, so please excuse me if this is a 'dumb' or ignorant question.
Note: from the service history section of the car's book, I noticed a checkbox for 'Poly V-belt' is this a cam-belt or something else altogether?
Thank you
I just out down a deposit for a car today and am going to pick it up tomorrow. This is my first ever car and I have noticed that the vehicle has not had it's timing belt or chain replaced at all from looking at the service history. The mileage on the vehicle is 113,000 miles. From looking under the bonnet, I and my partner think that the vehicle has a cam belt rather than a chain. Have we identified this correctly, or are we looking at a different sort of belt? If it is a cam belt, then surely a change is well overdue and imminent at this sort of mileage?
At first before viewing the car, I thought almost all Mercedes had timing chains fitted rather than belts. But now I am rather confused. From what I have read, a timing chain lasts much longer than a belt, and so at 113k miles, it should be fine?
I would highly appreciate any replies as I'm worried about forking out to have the belt/chain replaced very soon, especially as I'm stretched on finances after buying the car. I have little/no knowledge about car engines and parts, so please excuse me if this is a 'dumb' or ignorant question.
The vehicle is a 2003 (53 plate) Mercedes C200 Kompressor Coupe 1.8L
Note: from the service history section of the car's book, I noticed a checkbox for 'Poly V-belt' is this a cam-belt or something else altogether?
Thank you
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