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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN W1K6G7GB0MA055947 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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W1K6G7GB0MA•••••• 2021 Mercedes-benz S580

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Most reported Electrical System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Lane Departure 1

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Forward Collision Avoidance Jan 2022
Every Mercedes Benz manufactured in 2021 has a defective hood lens which prevents the adaptive driver assistance system from working properly. You can have it on and it will work intermittently which can easily cause a major crash. Mercedes Benz says the part is not available in…
Electrical System Oct 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Camera System Unavailable" and "Camera Dirty" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where the contact was informed…

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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 W1K6G7GB0MA055947 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.