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55SWF4KB2FU••••••2020 Mercedes-benz C300
This build draws 31.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Mercedes-benz C300 build (31 vs 1).
31on this build
18on the model
18builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 10Structure 8Electrical System 7Suspension 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashJan 2018
The vehicle's collision prevention assistant plus option often displays during driving. This causes the car to lose acceleration and prevents you from accelerating regardless of how hard you press the gas pedal. This happens for no apparent reason and occurs while in the midst…
StructureSep 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. While the contact’s son was driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and into the next lane when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was cautiously driven back to the residence and parked. The vehicle was…
SuspensionApr 2026
Rear subframe has rust and holes. Dealer is saying not covered under warranty and asking for 8000
EngineJan 2025
The engine lamp turned yellow. The car got inspected by a mechanic and showed code. P052E, which indicates the defect in the crankcase ventilation valve. I see that many cars of the same model in which were produced about the same year had the same defect. I called the…
Service BrakesJun 2023
My crankcase vent valve needs to be replaced also EBD traction abs module which alone cost over 1500 for part needs to be replaced
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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 55SWF4KB2FU028261 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.