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2005 Mercedes benz S500 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	891595
Internal NHTSA #	10435164
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S500
Model Year	2005
File date	01/12/09
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Polycarbonate headlight lenses, recently substituted for glass by manufacturer, become blackened and occluded over time, rendering headlamps increasingly ineffectual and making night time driving dangerous. This material is unsuited for the purpose of shielding the headlamps and should be replaced in all instances by materials that do not degrade during their intended use.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98307
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW YORK, NY
VIN pattern	WDBNG84J85AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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2005 Mercedes benz S500 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz S500 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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