2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,000 miles

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problem #3

Nov 242017

C300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the wire connecting the tail light on the driver's side melted and caused the tail light not to work. The tail light, blinker, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (Mercedes-Benz in plano, tx, 214-473-5643) where it was stated that the failure was a known issue, but there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 012017

C300

  • 186,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. While operating the vehicle, the tail lights would illuminate dimly and/or shut off intermittently. The light bulbs were replaced, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

- Madison, MS, USA

problem #1

Apr 092014

C300 6-cyl

  • 33,000 miles
Right rear taillight pig tail overheated and shorted out lamp holder. You can see the burn marks where it was too hot. Has to be replaced.

- Tacoma, WA, USA