Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S430.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that due to inadequate illumination of the instrument cluster, the contact was not able to read the gauges and indicators. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuse was replaced for the gauges but the instrument cluster still was not illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,872. Dr.