2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (3%)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi Passenger side front window started to make a noise when rolling down. Dealer found something "sticky" had gotten onto it and cleaned it off and it works. 
24000 mi Left headlight lens developed a hazy section within the plastic outer cover. 
18000 mi Hood latch was misaligned and right front part of hood moved about one-half inch up and down... 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

34300 mi Vertical trim piece beside windshield on drivers side developed a bubbling of the finish at the top end. Apparently its a plastic film, not paint. Dealer replaced with new piece. Waited for the car, took about 2 hours. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

19300 mi Driver seat belt plastic pieces broke where buckle snaps into it and receptacle had to be replace. 
20000 mi Driver seat belt receiver plastic outer pieces split in half. Replaced by dealership and had to wait a week on parts. Locking part still worked, just hard to align and snap together. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Problems

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