2001 Mercedes Benz C320 Rattling noise

2001 MERCEDES BENZ C320
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GILBERT1946
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2001 Mercedes Benz C320

when I start my car there is a rattling noise under the car when I am in park and when I am driving .If I'm in park the rattling is heard under the car when I hit the accelerator.
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I have forwarded your question to our M/B tech. He will be with you shortly, thank you for your patience
Jun 19, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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This is pretty typical of a failed catalytic converter. When these go out they tend to rattle inside the exhaust. This is without a doubt what you are experiencing.
Jun 19, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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