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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDDUG8CBXFA142826 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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WDDUG8CBXFA•••••• 2016 Mercedes-benz S550

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Mercedes-benz S550 build (3 vs 1).

3on this build
15on the model
11builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Seat Belts 2 Visibility/wiper 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags crash Apr 2016
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz s550. While driving at 40 mph, the contact was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The air bags partially deployed and the seat belt did not tighten. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bulging disc and…
Seat Belts Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt was inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed seat belt retractor.…
Visibility/wiper Feb 2018
I am replacing the windshield for the 3rd time, small stones creating huge cracks, seems very unusual for it to happen so often

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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 WDDUG8CBXFA142826 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.