One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz E55. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz E55. While driving approximately 40 mph approaching a stop light, the brakes failed the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure, but the vehicle was out of the extended warranty by two years. The failure mileage was approximately 90,800.