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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–115 of 115, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 10, 2012–Jul 18, 2013.
Back to 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10167550
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Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10167550 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167564
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Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167564 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167554
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10167554 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167563
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The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167563 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167560
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Fault message in display - Right rear turn signal light inoperative
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10167560 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10205265
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Outside mirror fogged.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10205265 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167536
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Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10167536 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167552
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Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's Manual" including acoustic warning - Red or yellow message "ESP / ABS Currently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual", sometimes with acoustic warning - White message about tire pressure monitor or run flat indicator: "Tire Pressure Loss Warning Defective" or "Tire Pressure Monitor Defective" In addition, the indicator lamps of the following systems may light up: - Brakes / ABS / ESP / ESP Off / engine diagnosis Furthermore: - The chassis CAN is partially or completely disrupted - Several control units (e.g. the electric power steering, ESP, engine etc.) cannot be interrogated or are not listed in the quick test - Various CAN communication errors from other control units may be logged (see list "Control unit / Fault code")
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167552 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10052887
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MERCEDES: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DO NOT MEET INTERNAL SPECIFICATIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES, THAT CAUSES, IN SOME CASES, THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE NOISES AND NEED TO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED. MODELS 2011 204 (C SERIES), X204(C SERIES), 212(E SERIES). *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10052887 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10059562
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10059562 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10051976
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): DISPLAYED IN MULTIFUNCTION "LANE KEEPING ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE AND ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE" WHEN DRIVING OVER LANE MARKING. MODELS 204 (C300, 350, 63, 250). *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10051976 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10051540
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XENTRY: M271.8 EVO ENGINE HAS POOR ACCELERATOR RESPONSE- LACK OF POWER UNDER FULL LOAD AND HIGH RPM. ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP (CEL) LIGHTS UP, VEHICLE IS IN LIMP-HOME MODE (MAY OR MAY NOT BE INTERMITTENT). *JS
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10051540 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10048239
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK IS CAUSING A FAILURE OF NO CRANKING, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK OR NO START AND WARNING ICONS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE IN ICM. MODEL GLK350, E350, 550. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10048239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10048240
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER IGNITION IS OFF, ROTARY LIGHT SWITCH SENDS WRONG SIGNAL DUE TO BATTERY DISCHARGED AND VEHICLE NOT STARTING. MODEL E350,550,63, C300,350,63,250, GLK350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10048240 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046379
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER TAKING VEHICLE OUT TRANSPORT MODE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MESSAGE SOS MBRACE SERVICE NOT ACTIVATED. MODELS 2013 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 463. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10046379 at NHTSA