| Issue ID | 1238631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10790183 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S430 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/07/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 7-26-2015 i purchased this vehicle from commonwealth motors llc. After 24 hours on the highway while traveling at 55mph, i called back and i filed a complaint of the brakes being worn to the metal, that the suspension warning lights came on, that the left driver mirror was broken, and the rear tire kept going flat. I returned the car to the dealer whom claim its the state inspector made an error therefore its the states repsonsibilty. I scheduled a follow up which they decline to repsond to. The second third day the head lights went on and out. I took the auto to a certified benz dealership and shop to find out theses issues. After paying for warranty etc.. On 7-26-2015 cars protection plus purchased $495. 00 8-8-2015 cars protction plus auto protection was denied after paying $495+$10. 00 filing fee 8-1-2015 new battery replacement $154. 24 10-30-2015 install and replace rf lower control arm $165. 00 was just the start. Then the drivers and passengers struts i was told was the concern from the second day of having the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG70J45AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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