2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (10%)

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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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.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

63540 mi

€120
I noticed some stains on the rims that looked like corrosion. Mercedes declined the responsability saying that it should be caused by some external cause, which I know its not possible. I will pay the reparation myself and, from now no more Mercedes. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

15500 mi Left headlight dew after rain even car not used during rain. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45760 mi

$400
Broken storage compartment roller-shutter on transmission tunnel next to gear selector. Replacement of roller-shutter or storage compartment assembly. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD

37200 mi

$150
Roof trim strips began to peel.  Glove box dropped out. Shutter lid for middle console deteriorated and disintegrated 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

38000 mi

£120
Door handle interior drivers side broke. Quoted £500+ because handle needed whole door trim replaced. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $185
the sun roof switch broke off and entire roof assembly was replaced. Mercedes picked up 50% of cost as courtesy. paint peeling from driver's door handle 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42346 mi Leatherette seat cover cracked. Replaced under warranty. 
21700 mi Interior driver's side door handle broke, door could only be opened by opening window and reaching outside top use exterior door handle (very embarassing in a 2 yr old $50k car. Dealer ordered part and repaired. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

23000 mi Wind noise drivers window. Not loud but annoying. Replaced seals but no improvement. 
36700 mi Rear parcel shelf rattle. Sunroof juddery when closing from vent position. Dealer removed glass, lubed & reset. 
3700 mi Sunroof seal fixed. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi replaced a second airflow directional piece in one of the dash vents. 
44000 mi ac vent would not hold a position 
3720 mi correct rattle in heating system 
26000 mi MB Tex seat developed tear on it's own and was replaced.  

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

11500 mi Weatherstip molding at top of windows on 3 of 4 doors warped and was replaced. Noticed from wind noise inside and then close inspection of exterior. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Problems

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