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2005 Mercedes benz C320 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	589596
Internal NHTSA #	10158520
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C320
Model Year	2005
File date	15/01/06
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2005 e320 cdi mercedes diesel. The car gives off black smoke (intermittently) and a black tar like substance (black soot) pours out of my exhaust system. I have complained to mercedes and they state, "the car is operating within factory specifications." the dealership (skyland automotive, asheville, nc) states that it is due to poor quality diesel fuel. I have considered legal action under the nc lemon law, but would rather have the problem solved. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	6240
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MURPHY, NC
VIN pattern	WDBUF26J75AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/12/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	45
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Dealer's name	SKYLAND AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Dealer's telephone number	828 667-5213
Dealer's city	ASHEVILLE
Dealer's state code	NC
Dealer's ZIP code	28906

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2005 Mercedes benz C320 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz C320 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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