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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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55SWF4KB4GU••••••2016 Mercedes-benz CLA250
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Mercedes-benz CLA250 build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
61on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Air Bags 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2019
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while parked in a parking lot and inside of the vehicle, another vehicle rear ended the vehicle at 60 mph causing the contact to crash into the parking curb and the vehicle that was parked in front which…
Fuel SystemDec 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle when the heater was activated. The contact stated that the cabin air filter was replaced; however, the odor was lingering inside of the vehicle. There was no…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2023
This auto has approximately 45,000 miles on it and was found to have a fuel leakage issue on a high pressure pump and a fuel hose. Gas smell was very bad and upon inspection, gas was leaking at the hose / pump connection directly onto the engine. I had the defect repaired for a…
EngineJan 2023
My vehicle (2016 c-class 300) has a strong gas smell when the vehicle is cold and idling. Seems like it's common problem in w205 c300 cars. Taking to the dealership for diagnostics there is a class action investigation: https://www.sauderschelkopf.com/investigations/automoti…
StructureApr 2022
Exterior fixed front roof panel cracking and causes potential roadway dangerous situation if pulls off roof while driving
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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 55SWF4KB4GU139704 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.