One problem related to air bag light on has been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz C230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz C230. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) over a year ago. The dealer (carlton motorcars, 2446 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607, (864) 213-8000) stated that the parts were unavailable and was unable to verify when they would be supplied from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the air bag indicator recently illuminated. Initially, the dealer indicated that the contact would need to pay $200 to have the vehicle diagnosed before ordering the part to provide the remedy for the recall repair. The contact was concerned about being charged a diagnostic fee after having to wait for more than a year. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.