| Issue ID | 1459808 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11084447 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/04/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 40,000 mile vehicle. Prolonged to start with grinding noise from valve cover. Check engine light illuminated. Car was taken to mercedes benz of birmingham where it was diagnosed with faulty cam adjusters, timing chain, and timing chain tensioner $4,200 repair estimate. Common problem with mercedes m271 engine. Customer refused repair. Problem occurred while at a stop and in motion. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DORA, AL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB4DRXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 0 |
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