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What problems does the Mercede B-Class version W246 have?
Years 2011-2019

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On this version there is an official recall from the manufacturer concerning the front seat - which can be either the driver's or the passenger's - which may not have been fixed correctly. Another problem is the more or less pronounced hiss at high speeds, which can be heard even with the windows closed.
Posted on: 2 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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