2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (9%)

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37000 mi front offside suspension failed dealer replaced both front under warranty 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9300 mi

$1500
All front and rear shock absorbers are not dampening, replaced all the front and rear shock absorbers 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

17000 mi Thumping at rattling from front suspension. Replaced front struts, replaced sway bar connecting link. 
18000 mi Thumping at rattling from front suspension. Replaced front struts, replaced sway bar connecting link. 
20000 mi Right rear shock makes nose over bumps Replace shock 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

1860 mi Clunking noise right front end of vehicle when driving over small road imperfections or washboard type surfaces. Dealer initially replaced front sway bar links(unsucessful). Then replaced struts and problem solved. 
137000 mi

US $3000
When turning to the right was hearing some noise from front. Once replace it was no longer there. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

25000 mi Heard clunking sounds from front when going over bumps at a slow speed. Brought vehicle in the dealership. Tech found out that noise are coming from front struts. Both left and right struts removed and replaced (FP No. 204-323-29-00). Sway bar links (204-320-07-89 and 204-320-22-89) replaced along with struts mentioned earlier. 
10231 mi

US $145
car pulls to right - wheel alignment completed 
51000 mi Power steering making a horrible noise. Took it to dealer where they also found the leaking transfer case. Service was great, loaner car given. Kinda wondering about long term problems with car. 
21360 mi Noise from front of car. Both front struts replaced. Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
50500 mi Front(left)strut failed; both were replaced under warranty. 
10100 mi

US $900
tie rods were deformed 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

91760 mi

C $450
Seal at high pressure line connection blew, power steering pump ran dry and malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. Power steering pump replaced, fluid drained, refilled and bled. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Suspension Problems

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