| Issue ID | 1727814 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398435 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/07/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine light remained illuminated with an abnormal sound coming from the engine. In addition, while driving the vehicle would not properly accelerate and unintentionally decelerated while sputtering. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer mercedes benz of wilmington located at 3801 lancaster pike, wilmington, de 19805 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BEAR, DE |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KBXFUXXXXXX |
| 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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