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BrakesPart report

1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Had the vehicle in reverse when brakes failed to function while on an incline. Had little braking power on straight away. Manufacturer knows of brake problem. The dealer/mechanic are aware of problem, but nothing was being done.”

NHTSA complaint #849003, filed 1999-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006111%
200213%
200117%
2000225%
1999114%
199512%
1994213%

Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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