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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDDGF81X28F••••••2008 Mercedes Benz C300
That is about average for the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 — 11 complaints per build across 51 builds.
18on this build
583on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Electrical System 6Steering 4Exterior Lighting 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJun 2018
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While attempting to start the vehicle, 'take the key out the ignition' appeared and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of boston (259 mcgrath hwy, somerville, ma 02143, (617) 666-4100) and repaired, but…
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall I have called mercedes and the local mercedes dealer and was told my vehicle wasn't in the recall it's just a precaution. This vehicle is and is dangerous to drive as the issue is not resolved
Power TrainJan 2017
Transmission leaks so car starts shifting hard jerking learching. Mechanic says it is a torque converter seal that leaks so needs to be replaced. But have to pull the engine & transmission out to split so the labor is 22-23 hours labor when the part is only like $23 so the…
Electrical SystemJul 2016
Key is not recognized when inserted in the ignition. Therefore, car will not start. Dealership states that the electronic ignition switch (eis)is faulty. This problem is well documented through out the usa. The repair costs is estimated at $800-2,000 dollars. On july 19th, 2016,…
Exterior LightingJun 2014
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c 300. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V177000 (lighting). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was not sure when they would receive the parts needed. The failure mileage was 43,936
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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 WDDGF81X28F142453 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.