| Issue ID | 824950 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10362802 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/07/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the engine oil was leaking onto the o2 sensor. The o2 sensors were placed august 2009 by the dealer; the problem was not corrected. The engine oil began leaking on the sensors again so the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the camshaft, wiring harness and o2 sensors needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,600 and the current mileage was approximately 71,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTHPORT, AL |
| VIN pattern | WDBRN40J54AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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