Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz 240

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz 240.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz 240

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
1
Brake Light On problems
1

Service Brakes problem #1

2003 Mercedes Benz c240's brakes pulsated while stopping. Upon inspection mechanic determined the brake discs had surface pitting and needed to be replaced. The disc could not be machined because they lacked he metal backing to permit resurfacing. The consumer has the disc in his possession.

Brake Light On problem #2

Vehicle experienced brake problems, electrical issues, and catalytic converter. Vehicle was in an accident resulting in $7500. 00 dollars in damages. Mercedes wanted to give the owner a new vehicle but wanted $4000. 00 dollars in exchange because of time owned. There was a grinding noise upon braking, the vehicle would surged forward when stopping, the rear brake lamplight was defective, hesitation upon acceleration, the sun roof did not close and would not close properly, and there was a vibration when braking.


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz 240 model year vehicles:



240 Service Bulletins
240 Defect Investigations