M1111.8L / 2.0L / 2.2L / 2.3L Petrol
The M111 is a 4-cylinder petrol engine produced from 1992 to 2003, available in naturally aspirated and supercharged (Kompressor) variants. It powered a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models from the W124 E-Class through to early W203 C-Class and R170 SLK. While generally robust, age-related head gasket and wiring harness issues are well documented.
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Fits chassis
1992–2003
Years built
197 hp
Power
Used to fully refurbished — quoted per unit
3-month parts warranty
Cover on every used part we dispatch.
Nationwide courier
Courier Guy & Aramex — door to door.
Fitment guaranteed
Send your VIN — we confirm before you pay.
Bench-tested
Inspected and tested before dispatch.
M111 at a glance
| Displacement | 1.8L / 2.0L / 2.2L / 2.3L |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Power variants | 122 hp, 136 hp, 150 hp, 163 hp, 192 hp, 197 hp |
| Years produced | 1992–2003 |
| Replaces | M102 |
| Replaced by | M271 |
M111 fits these 9 Mercedes chassis
Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.
- W1241993-1995E-Class
- W2101995-2002E-Class
- W2021993-2000C-Class
- W2032000-2002C-ClassView parts
- C2081997-2002CLK-Class
- R1701996-2003SLK-Class
- W6381996-2003Vito
- W1631997-2000M-ClassML230
- W901-W9051995-2003Sprinter
Common M111 problems
We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.
- Cylinder head gasket failure with age, often presenting as coolant loss around 150,000 km
- Wiring harness insulation breakdown on early models requiring full harness replacement
- Timing chain stretch between 160,000-200,000 km
- Valve cover gasket leaks as the engine ages
- Camshaft adjuster solenoid leaks allowing oil into the wiring harness via capillary action
M111 rebuilds — what to budget
Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 25 000 delivered, full forensic rebuilds with new wear items run up to R 50 000. Final price depends on mileage, ancillaries (turbo, injectors, flywheel) and warranty tier — quoted per unit, no list-price surprises.
Send us your VIN — we'll match the right unit
We confirm engine number, ancillaries and warranty tier in writing before you pay.
Tell us about your Mercedes — we'll source the M111
Three short steps. We reply within 2 hours during business hours with engine number, mileage, condition and a delivered price.
- Engine number confirmed against your VIN
- Bench-tested before dispatch
- 3-month warranty + nationwide courier
M111 engine — common questions
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