The clutch is jerking (Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210)

With this clutch malfunction, the car starts jerkily. The torque is not transferred smoothly to the drive wheels. The reasons may be as follows:

1. The engine or gearbox mount is faulty or loose, causing these units to vibrate when the clutch is engaged.

2. The driven disk linings show signs of overheating and hardening, which is usually a consequence of increased loads.

3. The pressure plate is deformed or there are small irregularities on its adjacent surface.

4. Irregularities on the working surface of the flywheel.