1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 follows a 2.8L V6, a single overhead cam engine that is naturally aspirated and designed for gasoline. The car is a 4-door sedan, sold in Base and Elegance trims. With one engine across both trims, the manual gives powertrain specifications and torque values plus body, chassis and electrical procedures, including wiring diagrams, for the sedan in both forms.

Engines covered

• 2.8L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• Elegance

Known issues on the 1999 C280. Engine and engine cooling faults top the 33 owner complaints for this model year with eight, while the electrical system and exterior lighting each account for five. Three complaints reported a crash, two reported a fire and one reported an injury. NHTSA recorded one recall against the 1999 C-Class line: certain vehicles equipped with Hoppecke batteries had a service schedule too long to keep electrolyte at a safe level, risking internal damage and even an explosion, so dealers checked the batteries. Four complaints filed against the 1999 C-Class line cite electrical, air bag and suspension concerns. Cooling system, lighting and battery procedures are covered in the manual.