Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake pedal and linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz C300


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300

The Service Brakes problem

Rear brakes backing plates rotted prematurely despite garage kept and well maintained status. While driving, noticed loud scraping and grinding noises from the rear left wheel. Took to mechanic and he found severe rust, with deep corrosion and flaking "rotted".   Read details...

The Brake Pedal And Linkage problem

Brake pedal is notchy or sticks during the initial portion of pedal travel. Inconsistent brake feel at each stop leads to over or under braking, depending on whether or not the pedal sticks. It has been diagnosed by mercedes as an internally leaking brake booster, but they won't replace it, saying   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the brakes failed and the vehicle went over a curb and slightly crashed into the front of a building. There was no damage to the vehicle because the vehicle was moving at such a slow rate of speed.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz C300 model year vehicles:



C300 Service Bulletins
C300 Safety Recalls
C300 Defect Investigations