2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (9%)

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52700 mi

$1200
speed sensor 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

74000 mi Steering Lock servo froze and needing replacement. Would have been $1,400 without the extended warranty. 
69400 mi

US $750
Car wouldn't start, would not turn over. Electronic steering lock had failed and needed to be replaced. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26000 mi

US $433
Heard squealing noise when letting off brakes and turning left. Took it in to dealership. Tech verified it's coming from front right wheel. Tech found seized brake calipers. Front brake calipers replaced. 
16000 mi Faint hiss coming from area of brake pedal, that stopped with depression of the pedal. Problem was traced to the brake booster, which was replaced, and the noise is gone.  

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

78460 mi

C $886
Brake Booster internal valve malfunction causing engine vacuum leak, required replacement of entire booster. Brake booster and necessary seals between booster and master cylinder replaced, brake system required bleeding afterwards. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brake Problems

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