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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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Chart based on 185 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (40%)
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 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi | One of the passenger front lower control arm bushings started to leak. It was replaced and the problem was resolved. |
| 33000 mi | Replaced rear shock - noise. Replaced rear speaker - rattles. Replaced steering wheel buttons - faded. Re-programmed sunroof. Warranty. |
| 134200 mi US $565 |
Control arm bushings all shot. Replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $2009 |
Front strut bushing worn out. |
| 32860 mi | Direction arm (left). |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104000 mi US $600 |
Replaced control arm bushings |
| 123360 mi R 1000 |
Tie Rods changed, Left Lower Control Arm changed. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97960 mi | Control Arm Bushes had been replaced a year ago. They broke again and had to be replace, luckily within the warranty period. |
| 122760 mi R 200 |
Control Arm Bushes |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $45 |
Power Steering Fluid leaked. Reservoir has been replaced. Fluid flush has been performed. |
| 60000 mi US $2000 |
Front ball joints |
| 174488 mi US $340 |
New pair rear Coil springs Transfer Case fluid replacement Bad spring-snap sound on moderate bumps. Both rear springs were broken. New Coil Springs installed. |
| 185300 mi US $504 |
R/F Shock strut replaced |
| 186000 mi US $855 |
Replace R/F Axle and Control Arms Transfer case and rear differential fluid change |
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