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When should I change the cam belt on my Mercedes?

When should I change the cam belt on my Mercedes-Benz? My car has covered 89,000 miles

Asked on 3 July 2013 by philip smart

Answered by Honest John
It doesn't have one. Every single Mercedes engine has a chain cam until MB started using Renault 1.5 diesel engines in the Citan and A-Class, and that is still the only belt cam engine.

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