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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 55SWF4KB5GU102581 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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55SWF4KB5GU•••••• 2016 Mercedes-benz C300

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Mercedes-benz C300 build (14 vs 7).

14on this build
280on the model
43builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 5 Engine 4 Service Brakes 1 Electrical System 1

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Service Brakes fire Feb 2016
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c300. While driving approximately 71 mph, a knocking sound was present coming from the engine. The vehicle began to thrust back and forth as if it were running out of fuel. Also, a burning odor was present before the speed suddenly reduced…
Unknown Or Other Mar 2026
A lot of times when I park even on flat surfaces my parking brake engages and It’s hell being able to leave because I have to turn the car off open the door close door start the again put in drive while my foot is on the brake and pull and push the parking brake button 4 times.…
Visibility Jun 2025
Picked my 5 year old Granddaughter up from camp we had a down tornado warning and we were driving home suddenly the sunroof opens it starts raining on us I hurried and pushed the button to close it when I did it made a loud crunch noise and almost shut but stayed vented and one…
Structure Dec 2024
Rusted rear subframe, dime size hole discovered by Mercedes technician on [XXX]. The Mercedes dealer who discovered it was Mercedes Benz of Fredericksburg, VA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2024
There is a fuel leak in the engine area and as well.as.undermeath the vehicle and Mercedes only covers a extended warranty which is not fully fixing the issues gas is a dangerous thing and I would.wjy haven't there been a recall on this know.issue with these w205 Mercedes
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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 55SWF4KB5GU102581 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.