| Issue ID | 1277110 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10860215 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/02/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon exiting a highway, a red brake failure warning and beeping noise appeared. All braking capability was absent, so i was able to safely roll to a stop. This happened twice (odometer during these incidences exceeding 120,000) and i now have a white message appearing when i start the vehicle which notes "brakes - visit workshop". The times that the brakes seized up on me i was always able to turn the car off and start up again with no message ever to appear for months at a time, which made me think it was some sort of computer error message. I had the brakes checked and the mechanic could not see anything wrong with them, so i was always sent on my way with no repair work done. I have reached my limit with this vehicle. I do not feel safe and it is unfortunate i had to experience such trauma twice. Thankfully i was able to not crash into anyone and had convenient parking lots to roll into. Please investigate this matter. It has happened to many people. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST LOUIS PARK, MN |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF83J75XXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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