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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDDGF54X98R••••••2008 Mercedes Benz C300
That is about average for the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 — 11 complaints per build across 51 builds.
8on this build
583on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 6Exterior Lighting 2Steering 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2017
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While attempting to start the vehicle, it was discovered that the vehicle was completely inoperable and disabled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic identification system was faulty. The…
Air BagsMar 2016
Takata recall as of today my airbags have not been replaced. It was recalled since january 2016 and in florida with the heat, is one of the states of greater concern. I am really concerned as the dealer (mercedes benz of coral gables) keeps saying they dont have the parts. This…
SteeringAug 2015
Last week 8/11/2015 I drove to the lumbar store, parked the car and upon returning to the car, the key turned completely to the right, the dash lights came on, the ringing noise sounded, but the car did not turn over, nothing happened. The dash read remove the key from ignition.…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the SRS air bag warning indicator kept flashing. The dealer (mercedes-benz of foothill ranch, 81 auto center dr, foothill ranch, ca 92610, 1-(949) 354-0112) indicated that a diagnostic test would…
SteeringNov 2014
Car won't start. Key will turn but nothing happens. Tried jump starting the car but did not work. Brought to the dealership and was told that the steering lock is the problem and needs to be replaced
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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 WDDGF54X98R014302 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.