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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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55SWF4KB4FU••••••2015 Mercedes-benz C300
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2015 Mercedes-benz C300 build (28 vs 14).
28on this build
366on the model
27builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 7Engine 6Structure 5Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2019
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz c-300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph. A police officer had pulled over another vehicle ahead on the right side of the road. The vehicle in front made a complete stop. As a result, in transitioning the far left…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2026
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 (W205), with approximately 65,000 miles. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership diagnosed severe corrosion and perforation of the rear subframe and declared the vehicle undrivable due to this condition.…
StructureMar 2026
The rear subframe completely rusted out on both sides causing the car to swerve very dangerously to the left when braking. The subframe was diagnosed by the dealer. There was a " collision prevention assist inoperative" warning a week prior the the car noticeably swerving when…
SuspensionMay 2025
Rear-subframe corrosion at the lower-control-arm mounts has progressed to the point where both arms have play and produce loud metallic bangs while braking or turning at low speed. Two independent shops lifted the car, documented flaking rust around the bushing sleeves, and…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2024
I got my oil changed last week and not my car has the check engine light on and is throwing the code p025e. From what I’ve read this is common problem in these cars. It’s an environmental hazard, because when this happens the car is not dispelling the fumes as it should and…
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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 55SWF4KB4FU054358 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.