M271 chain and camshaft adjusters

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Engine / equipment: M271 1.8 Kompressor / CGI (C 180/200 W203 and W204, E 200 W211/W212, CLK 200, SLK 200)
Period mentioned: 2002–2015
Symptoms: Rattle for 2–3 seconds or more on a cold start; engine light for camshaft timing deviation.
Possible cause described: A single-row chain that stretches and cast-iron camshaft adjusters whose teeth wear. On later versions the hydraulic tensioner fails more often.
Check for the garage: Listen to a cold start, read timing fault codes and check the chain replacement history.
Cost cited in the source: €1,500–3,000A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

€1,500–3,000

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Listen to a cold start, read timing fault codes and check the chain replacement history.

What are the symptoms?

Rattle for 2–3 seconds or more on a cold start; engine light for camshaft timing deviation.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Mercedes-Benz
Engine / equipment: M271 1.8 Kompressor / CGI (C 180/200 W203 and W204, E 200 W211/W212, CLK 200, SLK 200)
Period mentioned: 2002–2015

Which fault codes appear?

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