Mercedes a class 140 semi auto, when i put it in reverse gear & put the gas on it makes a clunking noise?

Also in automatic mode it takes a bit of time to get up to speed and the engine feels like it is not engaging. I think i may have a clutch or gearbox prob, i have been told the engine is meant 2 do this as it is a protection from the driver over revving and causing damage. does anyone have any ideas or similar probs.

Answers:
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
check them now because if you don't they will get very expensive later, and it could cause further damage.
Suggest you take it to a garage, ask them to tell you what needs doing, then think about it, try several garages, they will test the car and tell you what is wrong, choose the one you felt was being honest and helpful to you, the largest one or the most reputable, never the cheapest.
Could be universal joints. Sounds very similar to the symptoms of failing U joints to me.
dont buy german crap and you wont get the problem

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