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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 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 AWD
| 124000 mi | Supplemental Braking Control (SBC) module end-of-life warning message |
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Brake light has come on twice. Said take for immediate service. Problem disappeared after parking. Reappeared two days later. |
| 115000 mi US $198 |
As usual it was normally easy but the emergency brake was problem. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 146000 mi US $1500 |
Received a "Service Brake - visit workshop" message on my dashboard. Mechanic's code search called for the Sensotronic Brake Control Unit to be replaced. Brakes worked fine but after discussion decided to go with my trusted guy's advice. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 123000 mi | SBC system warning message |
| 131000 mi | Sbc light came back on. Dealer said replacement of system due to accumulator leak. Cost is ~$3000. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $650 |
Battery light with "visit workshop" displayed. Car needed emergency brake battery replaced |
| 57200 mi US $700 |
steering input sensor failed and was replaced |
| 85440 mi | SBC System is showing alarm and visit workshop .. a mercedes w211 issue and the dealer refuses to repair |
| 88700 mi ¤500 |
W211 SBC issue |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3800 mi | correction: electronic brake unit problems/failure replacement was in March not jan. |
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