There's been a fair amount of bad press concerning the M272 engine

Mercedes-Benz M272 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 2006 - Car Review | Honest John

Most of the trouble seems to be balance shaft related. Could that be the trouble you are experiencing?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
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