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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDBRF52H56A••••••2006 Mercedes Benz C230
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2006 Mercedes Benz C230 build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
99on the model
32builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Steering 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2026
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose and landed in the contact's lap. The steering wheel failed to lock securely in place. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The…
Air BagsJul 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz c230. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
EngineNov 2015
My check engine light is on. I had it looked at by my mechanic. He confirmed that it is the balance shaft. This needs to be replaced. I researched this problem and found many mercedes 230 models have this manufacturer's problem because the piece was cheaply made. This is a…
Power TrainMar 2013
While driving the vehicle, the check engine light began to flash rapidly, the engine began to run extremely rough, had little power, and was no longer drivable. Luckily, this happened on a surface street and not on the freeway where, I believe, it could have resulted in harm to…
SteeringDec 2018
Takata recall" 2006 mercedes benz c230 I was driving home and my car started misfiring really bad, the check engine light came on and started flickering and stayed on and the lights in the car on the dash and on the radio started to flicker on and off and then the car just was…
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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 WDBRF52H56A899817 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.