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WDDGF8BB9BR••••••2011 Mercedes Benz C300
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 build (21 vs 8).
21on this build
457on the model
55builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 11Structure 5Suspension 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2018
The contact owned a 2011 mercedes-benz c300. While driving 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side above the front tire by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and back pains, and headaches,…
StructureSep 2022
A dealer inspection found a rusted away rear subframe with holes in it and near total failure and undriveable. The part is being removed by a dealer and its whereabouts after that will be unknown. Garage kept and continually cleaned a car such as this should not experience the…
SuspensionMar 2022
While traveling on the interstate @ 60 MPH, I loud knock was heard in the right rear. When brakes were applied, the vehicle pulled to the left, severely. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic on this date after making an appointment. Photos included show the issue as to why this…
SteeringSep 2019
The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of northlake (located at 10725 northlake auto plaza, charlotte, nc 28269, (704) 321-4833) where…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2019
The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz c300. Every time the vehicle was filled with fuel, a strong fuel odor entered the vehicle. The contact informed mercedes-benz of houston north (17510 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, (281) 305-8970) of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
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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 WDDGF8BB9BR177158 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.