It could be lifters ir maybe the car ran hot and the motor damaged.
The diesel knock is damaging because it will have a tremendous force on the main bearings and will cause excessive wear of the piston rings.
What are the causes and sources of vibration on diesel
This engine is an inline 6 cylinder diesel engine. It runs on Diesel.
The engine will knock.
The selection of diesel fueled Mercedes Benz cars can be found on the Mercedes Benz website. One could also visit their local Mercedes Benz dealership to speak with a salesperson about the options.
Should be a timing chain, not a belt on a C220 Diesel
Models with a D in there name are diesel. At least in the USA. The 560SEL is not.
The Liberty used a VM diesel engine, the Grand Cherokee has used a Mercedes and a VM diesel engine.
what causes the knock sensor code on a 2002 Kia Spectra. Thank You sreddish@neo.rr.com
Diesel engines detonate. Diesel has more potential energy than gasoline, instead of burning evenly, diesel explodes creating a knock or rattle noise.
And what year is this Mercedes? Diesel or gas?
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter runs on diesel.