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2005 Mercedes benz C230 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	976138
Internal NHTSA #	10508830
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C230
Model Year	2005
File date	01/04/13
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Began to smell a strong odor of fuel evaporation from vehicle, both while driving and also while parked. Confirmed to be some type of fuel leak at or near the top of the fuel tank. We were advised that this is a known and common problem with this make of vehicle and that the costs associated with the repair will be substantial.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NAPLES, FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2005 Mercedes benz C230 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz C230 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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