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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 55SWF4JB7HU191315 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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55SWF4JB7HU•••••• 2017 Mercedes-benz C300

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Mercedes-benz C300 build (5 vs 3).

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212on the model
69builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Engine 1 Structure 1

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Structure Jun 2024
I currently have a 2017 Mercedes C300. The panel between the windshield and main panel of the panoramic roof (above the driver) is deteriorating and doesn’t not seem to be fully attached anymore. I had the exact same model but a year older in the past and this same part…
Engine Jul 2023
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Unknown Or Other May 2023
I’m unsure but my check engine light came on showing something about my pvc valve needing replacement while I was driving
Service Brakes May 2018
When the car is not moving and you are ready to leave the car you press the power button to turn it off, the car "sometimes" goes into neutral not park and starts moving when you are getting ready to exit the vehicle, even knowing that it does have a button for park button on…
Unknown Or Other Oct 2019
In late october 2019, I was driving on the freeway at 70 mph. My panoramic sunroof suddenly blow up with a loud sound. Mercedes claimed that a rock or someone shot bbgun at my car. However, I read from multiple sources that this happen often with the mercedes's panoramic roof.…

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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 55SWF4JB7HU191315 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.