10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 062016

C240

  • 134,000 miles
I bought the car yesterday, and today realized the car is leaking fuel, pooling under the back seat and spilling out under the car. The passenger headlight will not work; we tried 3 bulbs. The panel displays a message stating one of the tag lights is out, but it actually works.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 302014

C240

  • miles
I was always getting an error message telling me my rear lights were not working. I experienced an electrical fire in my trunk, which caused the air bags to deploy and the entire left side of my car caught fire. The car was totaled. Car would not start, trunk would not open. Car was totaled by dealer and insurance company. I know there is a recall notice for new C class cars, but because of what I experienced, I believe older models may also have the same problem.

- Kingsville, MD, USA

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