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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 185 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 66000 mi US $600 |
Couldn't open the door because Mercedes used a $2 door handle that I paid $150 to replace. NOT HAPPY! |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66340 mi | noises...transmission clunks at low speeds when accelerating or decelerating. something underneath is also squeaking when I go over bumps but not when mechanic is in the car! |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 65000 mi US $30 |
Steering column hub (supports turn signal switch, etc) became loose. Required epoxy to repair loose hub. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi US $1800 |
Warranty. MB replaced the cabin carpet entirely after it began to discolor. No other repairs. |
| 90000 mi | Cover for driver seat motors has failed and come loose from chassis. |
| 103000 mi US $435 |
Seat trim on the driver power seat had broken where it covers the power rack. Replaced the cover. |
| 121000 mi | Repaired seat trim again. |
| 41000 mi | Paint peeling off of shift knob. |
| 108000 mi US $19 |
front left fender well lining dislodged and hit tire, removed and replaced with non-oem part. Perfomed the repair myself, took about a half hour. |
| 45000 mi | Rattles from speaker grilles; repair not successful |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $841 |
Replaced L/F door exterior trim, and Quarter Panel Trim |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
The driver door seal was replaced due to excessive road noise. Parts & Labour of $300. Problem solved. |
| 53000 mi | Wood trim around gear shifter is cracking. Mercedes dealer told this is normal because of enivronmental conditions and not covered under warranty. We believe poor workmanship and this is the last Mercedes we buy. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 12000 mi | adjust rear hatch -- was rubbing against bootlid, leading to small crack in clearcoat |
| 32000 mi US $350 |
Driver window rattle repaired by disassembling, tightening, and reassembling driver's door. |
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