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2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 272 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, 1% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.

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.

“Received message to check left tail light, brake light, back up light and turn signal. I purchased new bulbs to replace. When I pulled out the bulb carrier, I noticed that the area near the wiring had melted and there was discoloration. I can't even remove the plug housing from the carrier because of the damage. I noticed that there was a recall in older models for the same exact issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10984488, filed 2017-05, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz C250. While driving, the turn signal was activated when a warning indicator light slightly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, where the contact was advised that the dimness of the turn signal was common for the model year vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 320. Updated 07/25/12 the consumer stated the problem was with the turn signal control light. It was hardly visible in the day light and in the sun. …”

NHTSA complaint #10457486, filed 2012-05, 320 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201310%
201231%

Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

Air bags
168 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

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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