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%)

Chart based on 86 repairs.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 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 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

71300 mi

C $1100
bolt for left front wheel seized and snapped off, dealer could not remove bolt and had to replace hub, as well as new bearings as bearings could not be reused despite being less than 2 years old, $700 
76980 mi trunk latch handle would open once and stay open. Took out exterior latch handle and cleaned and lubed to free the mechanism which appears to have seized because of dirt, salt and a bit of rusting on pivot bar 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

90000 mi

US $100
Expansion coolant tank and expansion coolant connector failed. Just wore out due to heat and aging. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

111000 mi

£651
Top engine cover broken when took for it's 110.000 mile service. Repair not notified to myself. I had to find the damage myself when I lifted the bonnet to refill the washer bottle some 10 days later. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

81000 mi

US $75
Hatch won't open. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Other Problems

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