2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005

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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.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (31%)

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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 4dr Sedan

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

115000 mi

US $250
Conductor plate replacement. Connector was leaking. 
57000 mi Transmission leak. 
52000 mi

US $317
Replaced the trans connector plug and topped off the transmission fluid that was lost due to the faulty connector plug. 
53000 mi Replace psv hose on supercharger. 
98000 mi

US $25
Transmission Adapter Plug Leaking 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

60000 mi

US $2000
and left inside CV boot and axle replaced. 
133500 mi

US $210
Replaced cracked wheel rim. Found a used replacement rim and saved a few hundred bucks. 
138815 mi

US $500
axle seal replaced to stop oil leak 
165328 mi

US $250
Front CV Axle rebuild 
166000 mi

US $273
A shuddering sound when turning at slow speed. Transfer case fluid changed. 
169400 mi

US $818
Replaced L/F outer CV boot 
175000 mi

US $355
Replaced Right Front outer C/V boot Also new brake pads all around, new front brake rotors 
174488 mi

US $92
'Groaning' Sound from Transfer Case during slow tight turns again! Transfer Case fluid change was recommended w/only 10,000 miles since last change! This C240 AWD model is known for this problem requiring the frequent changes 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Transmission Problems

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