Q&A

There is no dipstick in the tube, it's available to service stations. You can buy one from the MB dealer, but it won't come with the car.
My suggestion is: take your car to the dealer or to an independent MB shop (it might be cheaper) to get the fluid condition and level checked. The sooner is better. There might be no damage at this time and by replacing the ATF or correcting the fluid level will correct the problem.
When you call the shop, make sure they have the dipstick and the CORRECT MB transmission fluid!

Zee

I have the dipstick tool to check it, we also have the tool to talk to the transmission computer. You could bring it by for a quick check.
Joe
European Motorsports Vista

I had exact same problem with my c-280 1997. I found out transmission fluid system is sealed and there is no
dip stick. Fluid leaked gradually over the years and
caused similar problem. Shops told me transmission has
gone bad. Very expensive to change. I traded the car.
If your car is reletively new, may want to repair.

M.Chana.

I am having this same transmission behaviour. What could be the problem?