10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,953 miles

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problem #3

Jul 252024

CLS550

  • miles
Premature rusting on brake and fuel lines which lead to further issues with driveability and saftey. This us caused by the same defects leading to the Premature rust on the subframe that can cause a serious wreck on the interstate.

- New Palestine, IN, USA

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problem #2

Oct 042012

CLS550

  • 980 miles
While driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. T the manufacturer has been contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 980.

- Arlington, VA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 142012

CLS550

  • 16,878 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes Benz Cls550. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 16,878.

- Scottsdale , AZ, USA

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