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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDD2J5JB3KA040272 · Checked Nov 1, 2026
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WDD2J5JB3KA•••••• 2019 Mercedes-benz CLS 450

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Tires Feb 2023
I was scared for my life. I was driving on the freeway and went to change lanes then all of a sudden i lost control and slid sideways and luckily didn’t hit anything. These tires only have 3000 miles on them and are COMPLETELY BALD!! This is not safe and horrible. Falken needs…

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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 WDD2J5JB3KA040272 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.