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Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1709 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 503hp 4.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi US $3800 |
Replaced all four brake pads and rotors. AMG parts are expensive. |
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | 2nd time we had to replace the front rotors and pads within 30,000 miles. Both times replaced under factory or parts warranty. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace rear pads and rotors due to rust. The pad no longer made sufficient contact with the rotors to pass inspection. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24000 mi | Parking brake was sticking. Pedal replaced. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 4340 mi | Run Flat Indicator Inoperative, ABS sensor was found faulty |
| 7564 mi $300 |
ABS and Traction Control warning illuminated. Took car to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer found ABS sensor on right front wheel unserviceable. Part replaced and ailment cured. |
| 7440 mi | During driving - Traction Control and ABS warning light illuminated. Sent car to dealer. Found right front wheel ABS sensor faulty (coincidentally this item was found faulty and replaced by dealer 2 months earlier i.e. Oct 2018 at owner's cost). On this occasion, the dealer honorably replaced the offending item under "specific" part warranty Free of Charge. Ailment cured. |
| 10540 mi $1000 |
Warning lights - ABS, Traction control, stability control and check engine light. Found both front-wheels ABS sensors unserviceable. Parts replaced. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
481-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $1000 |
Steering Adjustment [angle] Sensor |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | A wrong wheel speed sensor on the front right passenger side wheel was causing the check engine light to be on, and was causing ABS to be disabled. |
| 40300 mi C $750 |
parking brake release mechanism malfunctioning. Need left foot help to release brake |
| 55800 mi C $1500 |
rear brake caliper seized with dash warning light "check brake fluid level" on. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Coupe
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66960 mi C $700 |
Car went in for maintenance, including a brake fluid replacement. Came back with a broken parking brake pedal (just the pedal. Was not broken last time it was used or when the car was detailed in the Fall). One service person and a mechanic said they had never seen this on a C-Class, the other said it was common. One said it might be because the parking brake wasn't used much, the other said it was because it was used a lot. Ultimately, Mercedes refused to cover some or all of the costs. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
481-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi US $600 |
One brake pad sensor replaced |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Brake caliper was stuck on one pin and caused the right front rotor to get a groove on the back. Replaced both front rotors. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | Noise from parking brake cable. Anti vibration noise clips installed |
| 130000 mi | Bad caliper. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38180 mi US $600 |
Electronic Steering Lock malfunction - would not allow engine start-up. Dealer replaced the motor/locking pin and related electronic elements. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88873 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $780 |
I replaced all brake pads, rear rotors, left rear caliper and flushed the brake system. Repair sucessful. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52700 mi $1200 |
speed sensor |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74000 mi | Steering Lock servo froze and needing replacement. Would have been $1,400 without the extended warranty. |
| 69400 mi US $750 |
Car wouldn't start, would not turn over. Electronic steering lock had failed and needed to be replaced. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Faint hiss coming from area of brake pedal, that stopped with depression of the pedal. Problem was traced to the brake booster, which was replaced, and the noise is gone. |
| 26000 mi US $433 |
Heard squealing noise when letting off brakes and turning left. Took it in to dealership. Tech verified it's coming from front right wheel. Tech found seized brake calipers. Front brake calipers replaced. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 78460 mi C $886 |
Brake Booster internal valve malfunction causing engine vacuum leak, required replacement of entire booster. Brake booster and necessary seals between booster and master cylinder replaced, brake system required bleeding afterwards. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91760 mi $1300 |
Steering lock. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3100 mi | Rubbing sound from brakes when not applied |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $1100 |
Electronic steering lock failure, steering lock suddenly did not communicate with key, making car inoperable. |
| 55000 mi US $1100 |
Steering Column Lock was replaced. Vehicle wouldn't start and locked steering wheel and gear shift. Went into theft mode as if someone was trying to steal it. |
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Steering lock failed |
| 58000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front pads, rotors, and calipers. One Caliper had an issue, which caused one of the two pads in the caliper to completely wear out, though, I went in because of a bearing type noise, and never noticed anything wrong with my breaks |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi | traction control/stability control would stop working, car would not accelerate |
| 56000 mi US $268 |
Front pads and rotors replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $1300 |
steering locking mechanism malfunction |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20412 mi US $460 |
Brake Pad Light On - R & R Right front brake sensor cable, was physically broken. |
| 82300 mi US $450 |
Replaced all four rotors and pads |
| 600 mi | Excessive right rear brake dust. Dealer replaced both rear calipers. Replaced both rear calipers due to excessive right rear brake dust. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $795 |
ESL (Electronic Steering Lock) Failure |
2007.5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73360 mi | Steering wheel interlock to the Start circuitry. A well-known problem on the 2007 W204. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 200 mi | Car displayed an error message that indicated that the Stability Control was inoperative. Steering Angle Sensor needed replacing. |
| 47100 mi US $550 |
Steering angle sensor went bad causing stability control system to fail. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $1400 |
as well as brake vacuum pump |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 132000 mi US $300 |
Front pads and rotors |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37200 mi C $300 |
Parking brake rubbing rotors when disengaged. Dealer/Mercedes Canada will pay 75% (good will). Owned car 3 months was MB certified. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $850 |
Cruise control and electronic skid prevention not working. |
| 64000 mi | Steering Angle Sensor replace after message indicator "ESP malfunction visit workshop". |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi US $280 |
Steering angle sensor failed and was replaced. Independent shop reset resulting airbag warning light due to disconnected power/battery. |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front rotors, pads and brake fluid. Rotors and pads worn after approx 50K miles. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi | Front Brakes fixed |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 248 mi US $900 |
Replace rusted brake lines |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 5500 mi | replace brake pads under warranty -- squeaking, early wear |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 70680 mi C $700 |
had to replace rear rotors and pads completely rusted on inside, parking brake mechanism failed and caused damage to rotor and splash shield as lining material separated from the shoes for the p-brake. parking brake is an drum brake system |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37500 mi US $43 |
Took car in to shop because malfunction light on for brake maintenance. Checked out and found front brake sensor misplaced from earlier pad change.(was a dealer pad change!) Sensor replaced, brakes in excellent shape. |
| 67980 mi C $500 |
pads+rotors and 1 caliper was change. |
| 71300 mi C $250 |
Brake caliper seize. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $400 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors. Front and back. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 74400 mi | Brake assist / stability control warning light on intermittently. New sensor on order |
| 94860 mi C $3147 |
Parking Brake stuck on |
| 100440 mi C $420 |
Seized Brake Caliper - left front. |
| 120360 mi C $788 |
Brake Caliper in driver front replaced, Brake caliper driver rear kit installed, new brake fluid |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102000 mi | Parking brake release doesn't clear parking brake indicator; have to pull up on parking brake pedal to clear. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63000 mi | When driving at low speeds and the road is not completely flat (worn pavement, bumps...) you can hear clunks coming front the front. It turns out to be the sway bar end links are worn out. This is another know issue on all these cars. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
| 88240 mi | The ABS light was constantly on. Removed the front wheels and just cleaned out the ABS contacts with Carb-cleaner and reinstalled them and now the problem is solved. Thank you |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Measured brake pads and rotors thickness. Pads were within specification, rotors were not |
| 70060 mi C $15 |
Sticky and weak parking brake. Adjust, fix handle ,lube to repair |
| 14000 mi | Traction Control System-- replaced electrical connector |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
P-brake pedal return spring replaced. Minor, old problem. Prior adjustments did not correct. P-brake pedal return spring replaced. Minor, old problem. Prior adjustments did not correct. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 161200 mi $6000 |
And sensor |
| 67580 mi R 14700 |
The car did not want to start, the dealer said it is a steering lock that must be replaced |
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 99200 mi $260 |
Replaced 2 wheel sensors. Worn parking brake shoes. |
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