One problem related to brake light has been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2001 325i BMW. The rear brake lights get so hot that they melt the tail light bulb holder and wiring. This causes a brake light failure. On the next pages of this form it ask for a vehicle manuf - I could not find BMW to click on so I clicked on the mercedes . It would not let me go on until I clicked on a makers name.