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Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $900
Replace rear pads and rotore 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Engine not specified

49000 mi

US $600
rear brakes worn. 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

110000 mi rotors were vibrating when braking at high speed. Warrantee repair 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

300 mi Repaired chafed wiring related to the parking brake switch. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

49000 mi

US $890
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51700 mi Steering wheel position sensor - causing intermittent ESP light. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

28520 mi

$5
Front Brake sensors broken causing it brake by itself!!! Almost caused me an heart attack!!! 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

103000 mi

US $2226
Front Break pads and Rotors with system flush 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

17900 mi

US $650
Basic oil & filter stop, brake calipers replaced, multi-point check & service recall. We wanted the truck checked from top to bottom. Great experience! 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22000 mi wheel sensor replaced. 
118420 mi

C $1100
replaced pads & rotors 
80000 mi

US $800
Rear brakes 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

16220 mi ESP malfunction. Replaced steering wheel angle sensor. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi Brief fade of brakes at a stop. Pedal seems to be less stiff if held for a few mins. Mechanic thought it could be the master cylinder, but couldn't pin it down. A mechanical feature won't allow the brakes to disappear completely. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72827 mi Replace left rear brake lines 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101000 mi

US $101000
Parking brake release lever was separated from brake wire. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79000 mi

£600
replaced wheel speed sensor and bracket, D service 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

124000 mi

US $160
Speed sesnor failed, driver's rear. Changed both rear sensors. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

145000 mi

US $150
replaced all drums and pads 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

125300 mi

US $200
Rf brake seized 
136800 mi

US $428
Brake booster replacement 
136640 mi I had to change the ETS unit. 
147140 mi I still have some electrical problems that I havent solved. The car works for a couple of minutes then the BAS/ESP and ETS Light comes on. I am searching for a solution to the problem. The ETS light goes on as soon as I press the brakepadal. 
132000 mi

US $75
Hydraulic lines inspected, significant rust indicated lines needed R&R soon. 
105000 mi

US $900
after other rear wheel ABS sensor replaced, problem seems solved. 
108900 mi

US $300
brake front rotors pads and rebuilt calipers 
109300 mi

US $883
brake lines replaces from ABS control to rear calipers 
211000 mi

US $365
A pothole caused a rusty brake line to snap and leak brake fluid. The shop promptly replaced the rusted lines and bled the brakes. 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

143840 mi

€800
Lateral acceleration sensor failed, caused front brake jamming and overheating. ESP warning light on. Sensor replaced. 
204600 mi

€80
BAS, ETS, ABS lights on constantly. ABS pump motor brushes worn out. Brushes changed, modified from a small hand tool brushes. 

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