Change Car Clutch Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–8h00 ~600–800£
Estimated time 6h00–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–800£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
C-Class 1993-2001 19
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921)
  • 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
  • 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.941)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.952)
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960)
  • 220 D Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Petrol (111.961)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
  • 240 T Petrol (112.915)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.910)
  • 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
  • 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
  • 280 Petrol (104.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.920)
C-Class 2000-2007 19
  • 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946)
  • 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 200 CGI Kompressor, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.942)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (611.962)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.981)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.948)
  • 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.920)
  • 240, -T, LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (612.962)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.910)
  • 320, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.946)
  • 350, -T, -Coupe Petrol (272.960)
C-Class 2007-2014 21
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820)
  • 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 200 CGi, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.950)
  • 220 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (651.912)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.921)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF 4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.912)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CGi, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.860)
  • 280 4MATIC Petrol (272.948)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.947)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.960)
  • 350 CDI, -T Diesel (642.830)
C-Class 2014-2022 12
  • 160, -T Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.921)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00–8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 8h00

What is a Mercedes-Benz C-Class clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921), 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915), 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956), 200, -T Petrol (111.941), 200, -T Petrol (111.952), 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960), 220 D Diesel (604.910… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921), 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946), 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962), 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962), 200 … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2007-2014 2007-2014 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913), 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820), 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910), 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952), 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812), 200 CDI BlueEFF, … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2014-2022 2014-2022 160 Petrol (264.915), 160, -T Petrol (274.910), 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 180 D Diesel (654.916), 180 Petrol (264.915), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 200 CDI Diesel (651.921), 200 D Diesel (654.916), 200 D Diesel (654.9… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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