2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

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

Other (6%)

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

70680 mi

C $700
had to replace rear rotors and pads completely rusted on inside, parking brake mechanism failed and caused damage to rotor and splash shield as lining material separated from the shoes for the p-brake. parking brake is an drum brake system 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37500 mi

US $43
Took car in to shop because malfunction light on for brake maintenance. Checked out and found front brake sensor misplaced from earlier pad change.(was a dealer pad change!) Sensor replaced, brakes in excellent shape. 
67980 mi

C $500
pads+rotors and 1 caliper was change. 
71300 mi

C $250
Brake caliper seize. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brake Problems

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