Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz C240.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Loud Noise problems | |
| Brake Fluid Leak problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |
2004 mercedes C240 with sunroof and overhead control panel. Customer states that after the car was supposed to be repaired the vehicle acquired other problems along with a loose seat that moves while driving. The sunroof wouldn't close on auto mode, the cigarette lighter was inoperable, the alarm didn't sound, the right front door lock was defective, the brakes squeaked, there was an oil leak coming from the oil pan, the transmission leaked, the thrust arm bushings failed, the right side windshield wiper was coming apart, the right front window made a loud squeak, there was a loud noise coming from the engine. The drivers seat didn't tilt up or down. The panic feature on the vehicle didn't work, both remote keys didn't lock or unlock the doors.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C240. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to sink into the floor creating an extended braking distance. The failure nearly caused the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded causing brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. No further information was available. The brake lines were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C240. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to sink into the floor creating an extended braking distance. The failure nearly caused the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded causing brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. No further information was available. The brake lines were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.