10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,190 miles

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problem #6

Aug 172017

C300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. While driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the fuel odor became extremely strong. The contact then noticed fuel on the ground and stated that fuel was visible everywhere when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to w.I. simonson Mercedes-Benz at (855) 677-2690 (1626 wilshire blvd, santa monica, ca 90403), but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken to Mercedes-Benz in palm springs where the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to w.I. simonson Mercedes-Benz where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Marina Del Rey, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 302017

C300

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that for the past month, a fuel odor inside the cabin developed. The contact noticed a wet spot on the driveway and upon inspection did not find where the fuel was leaking from. The vehicle was taken to caliber motors Mercedes Benz of anaheim California and the diagnosis was that the passenger side side fuel sending unit cover and seal were worn out and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 102017

C300

  • miles
Takata recall. After purchasing my 2010 Mercedes C-300 I've noticed a gas smell from the rear passenger side but this has gotten worse after I park my car in my garage overnight. The entire garage and vehicle interior smell like gas. I then notice a gas leakage spot from the rear passenger side tire. This happens when I have full tank or half of the tank full of gas. I red about this online I called the dealership but I was told the recall/ extension tank warranty does not apply to my car. Concerning the seat-belt the rear passenger side seat belt is default. It does not buckle

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #3

Sep 042015

C300

  • 50,000 miles
The check engine light comes on dealing with the catalytic converter/fuel system. The sensors are off causing the emission of too much gas. The car runs out of gas fast and does not drive well to get good gas miles per tank. The car's exterior lights also go out fast. This should not happen with a top of the line Mercedes car.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 272016

C300

  • 24,000 miles
Our 2010 Mercedes C300 with 24,500 miles car started to sell gasoline appx a week ago. We found out that Mercedes has similar problems with their other cars and I believe this is a very serious problem since it involves gasoline. The Mercedes dealer stated that our car does not have a recall for this problem even though it has the same problem as the other recalled models. The smell is constant and we cannot even park our car in our garage due to the fumes and strong smell. Mercedes of palm spring like to charge us $256 just to look at the car so we took our car to another repair shop and they stated that the fuel tank has a problem as the other models and our car is the 3rd merdeces that they inspected with the same problem that week. At this time Mercedes is refusing to repair this on a warranty and as I stated this is a safety issue. I believe this is a very serious safety issue.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 182015

C300

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. Upon entering the vehicle, there was a fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available.

- Anaheim, CA, USA