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Mercedes-Benz C300 Problems

Are you having problems with your Mercedes-Benz C300? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mercedes-Benz C300 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Mercedes-Benz C300 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Mercedes-Benz C300: What are common problems or faults?

There is nothing that should cause them any concern, the C-Class ’Benz is a well-engineered and well-built car. While they are generally reliable they can, like any car, breakdown and need repairs. Servicing can be expensive, you pay for the name. Otherwise, any common faults are likely to show up on our problems page. 

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class review: 2007-2013
The C-Class was the entry to the prestige segment and still resonates as a solid choice. New The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was conceived to compete with the BMW 3 Series at the entry level of the prestige segment. When the W204 series C-Class arrived in 2007 it had the common Benz trait of coming in a bewildering range of
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Options for retirement car?

If you're retiring and you have the cash, you should reward yourself. I would recommend the excellent Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but not a diesel unless you do more than 30,000km a year.

Run flat tyres on new Mercedes-Benz

Fitting run-flats is a commercial decision by the company, no doubt it saves money. Not having a spare is not a massive issue for most Australians who rarely stray too far from civilization, but obviously can be for someone who does venture into remote parts. Those people would probably be wise to carry a spare.

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