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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

91000 mi

US $1500
SRS Sensor went bad 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

84000 mi Also 2 years ago an arm inside the dash that changed direction of air flow ventilation broke. I never had it fixed as was to be 900 dolkars to pull apart dash to get at it. 
101000 mi

US $330
Replace both horns 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

60140 mi Battery/Alternator malfunction light comes on intermittantly. Replaced battery as it was over 7 years old, malfunction warning went away but later returned, looks like there is a voltage regulator problem however output is within specs 
62620 mi

C $65
replaced Voltage Regulator 
63240 mi

C $80
since the battery had to be disconnected for the alternator repair this created an airbag / SRS malfunction error and had to be erased using Mercedes equipment and reprogrammed 
76880 mi

C $328
air con was blowing warm air on driver's side and cold on passenger side. Repair was: replace expansion valve, replace receiver drier and recharge the system, $213 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

32200 mi

US $12
Had right front headlight bulb replaced 
48000 mi

US $183
Replaced low beam bulb, side marker light. 
97200 mi

US $405
Passenger seat air bag sensor wiring deteriration causing SRS system error. Sensor replaced. 
107700 mi

US $1926
Battery/alternator/ESP warning lights came on multiple times when starting after sitting for 24 hours or more. Replaced battery. 
110000 mi

US $754
Car ran fine for 1 week. Started getting battery/ESP warning lights again while driving the car. Returned to shop for repair. Altenator replaced. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

132680 mi

C $900
Replace alternator 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

103700 mi

£235
Had two non-functional front parking sensors replaced. Also had broken fog light lens replaced. 
111000 mi

£651
Also replaced the rear wash wipe motor. 
113000 mi

£155
Parking sensor failed. Needed replacing and painting 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

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

43000 mi

US $408
Power door lock actuator failed and was replaced. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electrical Problems

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