| Issue ID | 1304396 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10892234 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/12/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My mercedes was hit in the front in december and after partial repairs were done, we picked up the car and on 2nd day of having it, it would not start. Thought it was battery but of course it wasn't . Hooked up to our scanner and all kinds of codes were displayed so we had to have it towed back to where repairs were done and they determined it was esl module and their opinion it was caused by accident. $2700. 00 later out of my own pocket we have car back and fixed. So who is responsible for this, not us. I believe that mercedes should take care of their customers and the other insurance should pay for this also. I see that a lot of people are having the same issue with this but mine i believe was caused by accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTER, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X99RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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