M1134.3L / 5.0L / 5.4L Petrol Engine for Sale
Used Mercedes M113 petrol engines for sale from our Centurion yard, fitting 13 Mercedes chassis. The M113 is a 3-valve SOHC V8 produced from 1997 to 2011, including the legendary M113K supercharged AMG variants used in the E55, S55, SL55 and CLS55. It is one of the most reliable AMG engines ever built, regularly exceeding 400,000 km with proper maintenance.
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Fits chassis
1997–2011
Years built
612 hp
Power
Used, refurbished or new aftermarket — quoted per unit
3-month parts warranty
Used parts: 3 months. New aftermarket: full manufacturer warranty.
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.
M113 at a glance
| Displacement | 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.4L |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Power variants | 279 hp, 302 hp, 306 hp, 354 hp, 367 hp, 476 hp, 500 hp, 612 hp |
| Years produced | 1997–2011 |
| Replaces | M119 |
| Replaced by | M273 |
M113 fits these 13 Mercedes chassis
Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.
- W2101997-2002E-ClassE430, E55 AMG
- W2112002-2006E-ClassE500, E55 AMGView parts
- W2201998-2005S-ClassS430, S500, S55 AMGView parts
- W2021998-2000C-ClassC43 AMG
- W2032001-2007C-ClassC32, C55 AMGView parts
- C2081998-2002CLK-ClassCLK430, CLK55 AMG
- C2092002-2006CLK-ClassCLK500, CLK55 AMG
- R1291998-2001SL-ClassSL500, SL55 AMG
- R2302001-2006SL-ClassSL500, SL55 AMG
- W1631998-2005M-ClassML430, ML500, ML55 AMG
- W4631998-2007G-ClassG500, G55 AMG
- R1712004-2010SLK-ClassSLK55 AMG
- C2192004-2006CLS-ClassCLS500, CLS55 AMG
Common M113 problems
We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.
- Age-related oil leaks, particularly from the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets
- Worn spark plugs (16 in total) causing rough idle and misfires
- Supercharged M113K variants suffer from intercooler pump wear and heat soak
- Air filter housing crack causing unmetered air leaks
Featured parts for the M113
V-Belt 6PK 2528
M113 rebuilds — what to budget
Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 90 000 delivered, with full forensic rebuilds and new aftermarket units running up to R 160 000. 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 M113
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
M113 engine — common questions
Door-to-door courier from R 199
All major SA cities · 1–3 working days · Insured shipping on every order · Couriered from Centurion