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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%)
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- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 42 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 |
CD player tried to change CDs constantly. Required 3 trips to dealer to get them to fix. I gave them specific detail. They disagreed, and it took multiple trips over 1 month for them to determine original diagnosis was correct. My last Mercedes. |
| 72000 mi US $1450 |
Replaced radio for SECOND time since I've owned the car. Screen blacked out and intermittent. Note that problem not fixed. Stereo was replaced and the new stereo cassette player doesn't work. Mercedes sucks. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi US $200 |
HID ballast failed. Replaced ballast and bulb. |
| 63000 mi US $25 |
Xenon bulb became dim. Replaced bulb. |
| 65000 mi US $30 |
Replaced the other xenon bulb due to flickering. |
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Replaced alternator due to failing voltage regulator |
| 25000 mi | Fan speed resistor, a few interior trim pieces, O ring for low pressure power steering hose. |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
recharge and test for leaks |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $10 |
Replaced rear license plate bulb and headlight. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
The lights -- parking, brake, and marker have been going out on their own. |
| 45000 mi | Have owned this car since Dec 2004. Only times in the shop have been for scheduled maintenance. Need to take it in and have the fan checked out. When the A/C is on, the fan will just stop for a few minutes. |
| 92000 mi US $1050 |
AC compressor and dryer replaced as it broke and failed. |
| 101000 mi US $35 |
The windshield washer motor failed. I replaced it. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
A/C compressor failed, tensioner pulley also bad. |
| 95000 mi US $165 |
Battery needed replacement - 3yrs and Las Vegas is about all you get |
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator Replaced |
| 161000 mi US $120 |
Airbag light was on. Troubleshot problem, turned off light. |
| 57000 mi | Alarm wire had been loose so the alarm was having issues. It took two trips but issue was finally resolved. |
| 61000 mi | Recurring alarm problem, repaired for the third time. |
| 86000 mi | This was a recurring alarm issue. This will be the fifth repair for this issue. |
| 90000 mi | The alternator bearing started to make a lot of metallic grinding noises. The alternator was replaced and the problem was corrected. |
| 60500 mi US $1200 |
Alternator failed. Starter failed |
| 116000 mi US $120 |
A/C not blowing cold air, just needed recharge. No problems since. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi | The car would crank & not start |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
ac blew warm air checked for leaks found none one year ago. same problem this year i think they should have fixed last year. |
| 90000 mi | Driver side window switch became dislodged. Dealer popped switch back into place but 1-touch up/down remains broken. |
| 92200 mi US $450 |
COMAND not working properly. Replaced ipod module and reprogrammed COMAND. COMAND system not working properly. iPod interface replaced and system reprogrammed. |
| 104000 mi | It would have been easy enough to replace the switch but I didn't feel like spending the couple hundred just to fix 1-touch up/down. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64300 mi US $230 |
Taillight contacts corroded causing error codes. Replaced OEM taillights with LED taillights. |
| 66000 mi | Car shows "backup lights on" message when the backup lights are not on. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 425000 mi US $5000 |
Starter |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153000 mi US $400 |
Compressor, expansion valve, and drier were replaced. System was then recharged. |
| 64000 mi US $800 |
Replaced Alternator |
| 89000 mi US $135 |
replace leaking windshield washer pump |
| 126426 mi US $355 |
A/C Work done: AC Clutch rebuilt AC Pressure Sensor replaced |
| 129850 mi US $58 |
window activator button replaced with a used one |
| 149772 mi US $208 |
Replaced the alternator |
| 153000 mi US $560 |
Took hours to diagnose a broken wire in the A/C system. |
| 185300 mi US $603 |
New A/C condenser |
| 234545 mi US $623 |
Replaced SAM control module - Fuse & relay center front |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | AC regulator replaced under warranty. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 42000 mi | Replaced the front side light. I found it tricky due to having never had to do one before, but a local garage showed me that I was being too careful. Just hold the cap and give it a sharp pull and it comes out very easily. I have since replaced the other |
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