Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz C280

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Body problems	1

Body problem

1997 Mercedes Benz, model c-280: trunk front spring anchor point (drivers side) broke from metal fatigue when the trunk was opened. The weld point did not break. Mercedes benz USA was notified of the metal failure problem and has declined to act or take responsibility, as they stated "this is due to the age of the vehicle". This part is not one to be replaced by wear and tear. We are advising you of the metal part failure, please respond. Thank you.

Structure related problems in other Mercedes Benz C280 model year vehicles:

Body problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280
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