5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,314 miles

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problem #3

Sep 042005

C230 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,943 miles
Consumer was driving at 25- 30 mph and the vehicle died on the road. The engine light did not come on. After taking the key completely out and re-inserting the key the vehicle did crank back up. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer and they said it was crank shaft position sensor. This happened on September 4, 2005.

- Jonesboro , GA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 222004

C230 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic that problem has occurred more than once. Please fill in additional information.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 232003

C230

  • miles
Vehicle has stopped on the highway twice. Once he had it towed to the dealer and was told that it was a grounding problem. The second time he had it towed, he was told that they could not find any problem. Then he begun to have problems opening the vehicle with the key, then once the vehicle was open then it would not enter the ignition to start the auto. He thinks this car is a lemon. Vehicle is a Mercedes C20, 2001.

- White Plains, NY, USA

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