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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDDGF4HB8EG221098 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WDDGF4HB8EG•••••• 2016 Mercedes Benz C250

This build draws 5.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 build (5 vs 1).

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1builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 4 Power Train 1 Engine 1

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Air Bags Apr 2020
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called mercedes-benz of clear lake (500 gulf fwy s, league…
Power Train Dec 2015
The contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz c250. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak coming from the radiator and the transmission. In addition, the contact noticed fuel fumes coming from the oil pan and dip stick in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Air Bags Mar 2019
Taketa recall. I received a letter on march, 2019 from mercedes benz, usa to notify me of this recall. On 4/24/19, I called the coral gables mercedes dealer and was told the parts were not in and that I would receive a letter when the parts arrive. At…
Air Bags Jan 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c250w. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of west houston (1025…
Air Bags Jan 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

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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 WDDGF4HB8EG221098 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.