I am looking at a 2008 E350 4Matic wagon with 98,000 miles on it. I have the vin. can I use that to search if it has the bad balance shaft gear problem or the updated gear?

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Yes, you can.
Engine with number from 2729XX-30-468993 has modified balance shaft gear from factory.