| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 185 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 72000 mi US $1450 |
Rear passenger door latch not working - door could not be opened from inside. Passenger front door latch not working - door could not be opened from the outside. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 15000 mi | High pressure light washer door. Spring on retractable door had to be replaced. Warranty work |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | Middle console cover broke off, covered under warranty. |
| 41000 mi | Smartkey - cover is cracked. Sunroof did not close properly. |
| 50000 mi | Cover was cracked |
| 41000 mi | Driver's seat pan stitching came loose at a wear point (bolster). M-B replaced @ no cost. |
| 111000 mi US $250 |
Seat pan trim failed again. In addition, dealer said trim would fail because seat springs were broken (sic). Instructed my 130# wife to stop jumping on seat (LOL). Fired the dealer (RBM Atlanta). |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 211000 mi US $70 |
Hood release cable repair. Readjust and lubricate. |
| 234545 mi US $244 |
Replaced hood release cable |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
Interior Lighting did not work. Light bulb would not fix the problem, so entire assembly replaced. Fixed problem. Under CPO warranty. |
| 65200 mi US $500 |
Airbag Harness Replaced |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 61180 mi C $100 |
Drivers door stopper snapped. Door trim removed, stopper replaced, and trim re-installed |
| 24000 mi | Driver's seat mechanism replaced -- driver's seat could not be opened for rear passengers. |
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