| Issue ID | 853873 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396056 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/04/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought a used 2007 mercedes benz e350 mar 14, 2011 drove less than 80 miles before check engine light came on because of code p0456. I have taken vehicle back to the dealership only to find that the fuel sending unit is leaking under rear seat/trunk area and that the vehicle needs front brake pads replaced. These issue was a preexisting problem that i was not told about even though dealer documents say otherwise. There is evidence of that on the emissions report. The check engine light had to have been reset to sell the vehicle with known problems to an unsuspecting buyer. The vehicle was suppose to have been serviced at the end of jan 2011 per document with only minimal miles accrued as the car sat on the lot. I first notified dealership april 5, 2011 it took until the 12th for them to finally tell me to bring it in to verify problem. The vehicle has been in the service department since april 12 2011 and i can not get anyone to call me back as to the status. The service manager apologized for the situation but said his hand are tied until someone approves the repairs. Today is april 15, 2011 i still have not been contacted by dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86834 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X17BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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