Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 C230 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION

    • TSB #462046

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020460

      PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • TSB #462046

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020460

      PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #LI33 30-P-056665

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164810

      Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle Read More »

    • TSB #LI32-50-P-051124

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043813

      MERCEDES: LEAKAGE AT PRESS-FIT SLEEVE OF ABC PULSATION DAMPER. MODELS 215, AND 220. MODEL YEARS NOT GIVEN. *KB UPDATED 12/30/13. *PE UPDATED 12/12/14. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-061137

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135599

      Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-061137

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135599

      Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-061137

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135599

      Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

    • TSB #LI-43-10

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034988

      MERCEDES BENZ (DAIMLER): UNSATISFACTORY BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE AFTER A COLD START, PRIMARILY WHEN MANEUVERING. LOW VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DUE TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE VALVE. RETROFIT ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP (M56). Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #PB-42-30-103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028624

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #PB-42-30-103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028624

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-058758

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167489

      Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. Read More »

    • TSB #2005120009

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018815

      THE ENGINE OIL LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RADIATOR SHROUD, THE STEERING GEAR OR THE HIGH PRESSURE STEERING HOSE DUE TO THE LACK OF SPACERS ON THE OIL LINE. INSTALL RUBBER STAR MOUNTS ONTO ENGINE OIL LINE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #033008

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022893

      CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #2005120010

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018929

      COOLANT HOSE MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY, INSPECT ROUTING OF COOLANT HOSE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #2008020002

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027826

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE VENT HOSE ON SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATIONS. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE VENT HOSE OVER TIME AND IN THE WORST CASE RESULT IN A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. Read More »

    • TSB #2008020002

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024662

      MODEL C230, MODEL YEARS 2003-2005 - REPLACE ENGINE VENT HOSES. *NJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #2008010001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024362

      MERCEDES-BENZ - CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY - MODELS 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - MODEL YEARS 2004-2005. *NJ UPDATE 8/7/2008. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #470036

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016670

      MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #470036

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016670

      MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-071658

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181124

      Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R Read More »

    • TSB #LI35 30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164811

      Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.60-P-059296

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136041

      Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied) Read More »

    • TSB #LI35.30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166994

      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa) Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #LI27-20-P-051537

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043811

      MERCEDES: VEHICLE JERKS DURING GEARCHANGE, HARD 1-2 AND 2-3 SHIFTS, TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH NOT ENGAGEABLE. MODELS 212, 216, 218, 221, 251, AND 164. MODEL YEARS NOT GIVEN. *KB UPDATED 10/11/12. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-2008120008

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030904

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    • TSB #SC-2007100004

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029504

      MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #2007100004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023776

      MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63 AND S430 4MATIC, S500 4MATIC. MY 2005-2006 -- REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/09. MODELS C280, C350, C320 AND C240. MY 2005-2007. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

      NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-049799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166087

      The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-055695

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167563

      The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30). Read More »

    • TSB #LI83.00-P-052510

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135917

      Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI-54-21

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034305

      DAIMLER/XENTRY: FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR AND RADIO FREQUENCY CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPORTS TURN SIGNALS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSIS OF REAR SAM NOT POSSIBLE. CONTROL MODULES. MODELS C CLASS, MODEL SERIES 204. Read More »

    • TSB #PB-91-60-53A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028586

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #916076B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009817

      SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DTC 9103 AND/OR 9123 PRESENT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL 203 AND 209. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2005120011

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018814

      A HARNESS MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUCTION FAN CONTROL LINE AND THE EXPANSION RESERVOIR TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE SUCTION FAN. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SB-59783

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037653

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-59783

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037653

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

      NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LI8270P055572

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205233

      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely. Read More »

    • TSB #RB-2009060005

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032568

      MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #PB-82-10-376F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028585

      MERCEDES VEHICLES: THE XENON OR BI-XENON HEADLAMP NOT FUNCTIONING. A FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN WIS DOCUMENT GF8S.10-P-20010 (203), GF82.10-P-0003Q (209); GF82.10-P-3002R (230). MODEL YEARS UKNOWN. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #P-SC-2017030011

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158301

      Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag Read More »

    • TSB #TakataRecall

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235996

      Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators Read More »

    • TSB #RecallUpdate

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235978

      Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-59783

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037653

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-59783

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037653

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-91-60-193

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034306

      MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. Read More »

    • TSB #PB-91-60-53A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028586

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048497

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166081

      Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #424586

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024117

      ALL MODEL 171, 203 AND 209 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. [TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE] DISPLAYED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR 2005-2007. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-059391

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166095

      Noise from the front seats during load change. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.25-P-059380

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166099

      Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048498

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166082

      Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048503

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166085

      Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #2006110005

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021246

      INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #2006080003

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021228

      CHECK COMMAND AND NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB Read More »