Purchased this car brand new in august of 2011. Since then the car has died 3 times. The first time they thought it was the ignition. The second time, just 6 weeks ago, they could not figure out what was wrong so after 8 days, they gave the car back to me. Of course while they have it, it starts right up. What has happened is that I would get in the car and it simply would not start, won't lock or unlock and trunk would not open. Not even when I tried the key manually. It sounds electrical to me. The first time it happened, one of the mechanics told me he had not seen this problem with mb in 25 years. I am extremely unhappy and will not purchase another mb ever again.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 electrical complaints
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Repeatedly, vehicle refuses to start on first try. Insert key, steering wheel unlocks. Turn it, all lights come on. Turn to start and nothing happens. Turn switch all the way off and then try again and it starts.
Left side tail light assembely melted and caught the trunk on fire. I have 10 of these c300s that are affected with the same problem. I have spoke with mercedes on this issue and they are declining to do the repair at no cost. This is a safety issue and should be covered no matter what..I have found that this is a common problem with these cars and yet there is no recalls or tsbs on this issue. Any help on this would be appreciated..
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