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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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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 Wagon

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

40123 mi Transmission replaced under original warranty. Apparently an inexpensive seal malfunctioned and let oil into the transmission casing somehow. Transmission started slipping on an uphill, I called dealer, they said drive it right in if that could be done. 
84000 mi i never paid for new cv joints but that they had been recommended by mechanics for last 1.5 years. Cost was to be 2000 dollars. 
84000 mi

US $3400
Replaced torque converter and Transmission Control Computer. Reflashed ECC and TCC to finally correct all the symptoms of the problem 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

42000 mi Rattle in dash behind gauge cluster. Driver door handle replaced due to break at top of handle. Transmission seal replaced due to leakage. Serpentine belt replaced. Service B 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

73000 mi

US $400
Trans. seal replaced. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Transmission Problems

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