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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 55SWF4JB0GU109410 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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55SWF4JB0GU•••••• 2016 Mercedes-benz C300

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280on the model
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Most reported Engine 5 Steering 1 Electrical System 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2025
During cold weather there is always a gasoline smell when starting the engine that eventually goes away. On 01/20/2025 the smell was so intense that I decided to stop the engine and leave the car outside the garage just in case. Upon opening the hood, I noticed an amount of a…
Engine Mar 2024
Pcv valve has gone bad, and it seems like everyone i ask that is mercedes technician they all say these parts are terribly made and always break
Electrical System Dec 2023
Crankcase Ventilation Valve Emission Modification -Error P052E71 -Error P06DA00
Steering Jan 2020
Mercedes sent several letters stating recall 2019080011 affects this vehicle and directing me to the local dealer to have the steering rack replaced. Local dealer will not perform repair. Recall does not show up on mercedes recall database. Customer care has not resolved issue…
Engine Feb 2024
Positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 55SWF4JB0GU109410 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.