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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Pedal And Linkage problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Abs Warning Light problems |
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...
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 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...