VIN Decoder Results

55SWF4JB4GU144497

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Vehicle Model

C-Class

Vehicle Trim

C300

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

55SWF4JB*GU

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model Year

2016

Plant City

VANCE

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

ALABAMA

Note

Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

55S World Manufacturer Identifier

WF4JB Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

GU144497 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Owner Complaints (310)

Total Complaints

310

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

"I am reporting a structural failure of the rear subframe (axle carrier) on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 (W205). The component is exhibiting significant internal-to-external corrosion (perforation), specifically at the suspension mounting points. Safet..."

ODI #11732985

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"A lot of times when I park even on flat surfaces my parking brake engages and It’s hell being able to leave because I have to turn the car off open the door close door start the again put in drive while my foot is on the brake and pull and push the p..."

ODI #11727959

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