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Vibration around 53 mph?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
A bit of a dilemma. Car has only 85,000 and is clean, new tires, no play in the wheels, vibrates around 52-65k. Checked balance they balanced them but said 2 of the wheels are maybe bent.I doubted their machine so I put another set of wheels from another c I have, same thing. It almost feels like the cabin vibration you would feel when you have a bad transmission mount. But when you put it in gear while parked you barely get any vibration, so I removed the mount and it's in good shape, same for the center support bearing, anything you suggest I check that I have not thought of? It's an RWD, no AWD.
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Sunday, May 7th, 2023 AT 3:03 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. I would check the tie rod ends I have seen them wear and cause a vibration at speed, also this guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-suspension-vibration-at-freeway-speeds-causes-and-fixes

Here is how to replace the tie rod ends in case you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Monday, May 8th, 2023 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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You won't be able to hear it on video, it's an inside vibration felt while driving unfortunately. Tie rods and all suspension parts are solid.
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Monday, May 8th, 2023 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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I would check the driveshaft to see if the rubber donuts on the drive shaft are okay.
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 AT 10:41 AM
Tiny
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The center support? Yes, it's fine.
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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Turned out engine mounts, I replaced them, and all is good. Thanks
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 AT 5:28 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Thursday, May 11th, 2023 AT 9:48 AM

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