| Issue ID | 1525671 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11164207 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 26/12/15 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz c250. While driving approximately 65 mph, a sudden loud, booming sound was heard as the sun roof exploded. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of waco (1625 n valley mills dr, waco, tx), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INGRAM, TX |
| 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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