2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 156 repairs.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

158000 mi

US $750
Windshield 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

143000 mi

US $150
Left windshield wiper came loose. Mounting bolt failure. 
61200 mi Gas struts on power tailgate failed and tailgate did not fully close. Ran battery down. Struts replaced under warranty 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52001 mi

US $980
Replace left headlight assembly (trim ring had dislodged and could not be repaired) 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87000 mi

US $1100
rear sunshade stuck up 
45000 mi Bladder for thigh extension was defective.  

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

76000 mi

US $65
Wiper mechanism was out of alignment. Special Mercedes tool used to re-calibrate it 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Other Problems

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