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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%)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 161 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 503hp 4.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

20000 mi The vehicle is still in the shop and they have not been able to figure out the cause of the pull in the suspension nor the metallic ticking noise in the suspension when driving or turning. Update: The suspension was repaired. Suspension had numerous issues root cause was a failed wheel bearing caused numerous items to fail.  

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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8700 mi Right rear Airmatic shock valve failure. Ride height maintained, but shock locked into extremely firm setting. 
12000 mi Airmatic system failed, stopped responding to mode adjustments and locked into extremely firm setting. Main control system replaced. 
14000 mi Fourth Airmatic failure. Entire system disassembled and analyzed. Discovered bent/damaged connectors leading to main Airmatic Control Module, believed to have been the result of manufacturing problem. Connectors replaced. 
13000 mi

US $1500
Worn suspension parts, ones that should not have worn in so few miles 

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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101000 mi

US $780
Left and right front lower ball joints. 
59000 mi Front left ball joint was squeaking and the entire control arm has to be replaced due to the design. 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19240 mi I was hearing noise from front suspension above the wheel. They changed many parts in the suspension and I had to go two trips to sort it out. 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22000 mi Front offside lower suspension arm showing excessive wear 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 329hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi Leaking my right rear shock (AIRMATIC) 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi The motor that adjusts steering column position on startup failing causing a grinding noise in the steering column 
15000 mi The software for the steering needed to be updated. 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

73000 mi

US $2000
Leak in the steering rack. Rack replaced. Also did the B service at the same time and replaced suspension wear items like the control arms and thrust arm bushings. Included an alignment. 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Coupe

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

25000 mi The rear suspension is very harsh, even the smallest bumps are amplified and the rear seems to bounce excessively. I have taken my C350 back to MB service 15 times. Service advisor says the car is operating per spec. Will call lemon law att. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

14000 mi

US $699
there was a vibration in the steering 
21100 mi The bushings were worn-out and had to be replaced. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

27900 mi New front suspension due to noise 
54000 mi

US $400
replaced front struts 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Coupe

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

30400 mi Wheel Bearing after pot hole 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

9400 mi Both Wheel Bearings replaced 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

15900 mi Front struts needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

7000 mi replaced both front struts under warranty 
88873 mi

US $200
Knocking noise from front end, sway bar links replaced. 
127195 mi

US $900
Struts replaced 

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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

137000 mi

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

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

50500 mi Front(left)strut failed; both were replaced under warranty. 
10100 mi

US $900
tie rods were deformed 
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. 
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. 

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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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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

24000 mi car drifts to right, even after 4 alignments, still not right 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

1860 mi Vibration noticed on the wheel 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD

24800 mi leaking damper. problem was solved 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

78000 mi

US $1500
The two front sway bar links have some play, the front right control arm bushing is worn and seeping fluid, and the front left control arm bushing is worn as well. 
33480 mi Clonk sound when I turn my steering wheel when on a down slope at cold start. 
69480 mi

$1300
Steering pump failure. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

189000 mi

US $2300
replaced ends 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

27680 mi

C $22
front left suspension 
79980 mi

C $200
Passenger front tie rod worn out. Replaced and car re-aligned. 
3100 mi replace incorrect tire under warranty 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

35200 mi

US $1200
Replace steering module in column due to high pitch whining squeal when turning off center. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 134hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9300 mi oil leak on steering shaft 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

75580 mi

$1335
Replaced front and rear shock absorbers together with the front absorber mountings and front absorber stoppers. 
79980 mi

$2800
Replaced both front brake discs as these were deformed together with both control arm bushes. Also replaced one disc pad and one brake sensor. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

16000 mi Noticed noise from rear of car on bumps. They replaced one of the rear shocks which was the cause. 
13000 mi Popping noise in right front suspension when turning wheel and backing up vehicle every time. Was told "could not replicate". 
25000 mi front tie rods replaced in steering/suspension. Backing up the car and turning the wheel caused a loud popping noise. Reported one year ago and dealer had declined to fix. Convinced dealer it was a problem and they agreed to fix it this time.  

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

114800 mi

US $2100
Steering became 'tight ', then would periodically 'slip' - the wheels would track, but the steering wheel would feel disconnected for a few degrees of turn 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

9484 mi Popping noise from left front - R & R left front strut and realign spring. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

16120 mi vibration in the steering wheel at 70km. front wheel have been balanced many times and tire replaced at 16,000 km. They did a true force balance this time. the vibration still exist. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

120000 mi

US $1500
Replace front struts and front strut mounts. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36000 mi

US $140
Wheel bearing had become loose. Repacked. 
5500 mi Squeaking noise from beneath dash. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

46000 mi

US $800
Premature failure of power steering speed sensitive module 
73000 mi

US $1000
Tie rod bearing excessively worn, Replaced tie rods. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

138000 mi

US $200
Replaced steering high pressure line. 
72700 mi

US $1000
Suspension bushings were leaking and then the battery died while in their shop so I had to replace that as well. 
85800 mi

US $419
Rear passenger wheel bearing began to make noise. 
121000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear shocks and several suspension components due to noises and a soft feeling rear end. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $260
Rear control arm bushings replaced. 
122000 mi

US $1000
Front struts replaced. 
168200 mi

US $200
Right tie rod end replaced. 
191300 mi I noticed clunk/squeak sounds from front over bumps. Front lower ball joints loose. They are part of the control arm assembly. Recommended replacement very soon. 
193000 mi Front control arms needed to be replaced. 
121200 mi

US $350
Rear end creaking noise, replaced bushing. Noise is still there, seems to be in the cabin. 
152000 mi

US $950
Passenger side [suspension], not sure of the part replaced, but was worn out. 
135160 mi

C $240
Car had front-end suspension clunking noise and vibrations at highway speeds. Sway bar bushing was worn away and tie-rod bushings cracked. Replaced all tie rods on both sides in the front and new sway bar bushings. Did the work myself. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

60000 mi

US $1600
rear brakes, front suspension joints 
112000 mi Noise in front end when hitting bumps in road. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

158720 mi

$600
Very loud noise from the right front suspension 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

57660 mi

C $950
Suspension repair and front brakes redone 

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2005.5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

69440 mi Being a RHD vehicle, was pulling strongly to the left. Steering alignment required caster & camber bolts replaced, then alignment performed. 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

90000 mi One of the passenger front lower control arm bushings started to leak. It was replaced and the problem was resolved. 
32860 mi Direction arm (left). 
33000 mi Replaced rear shock - noise. Replaced rear speaker - rattles. Replaced steering wheel buttons - faded. Re-programmed sunroof. Warranty. 
134200 mi

US $565
Control arm bushings all shot. Replaced. 
79000 mi

US $2009
Front strut bushing worn out.  

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

104000 mi

US $600
Replaced control arm bushings 
123360 mi

R 1000
Tie Rods changed, Left Lower Control Arm changed. 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

97960 mi Control Arm Bushes had been replaced a year ago. They broke again and had to be replace, luckily within the warranty period. 
122760 mi

R 200
Control Arm Bushes 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

174488 mi

US $340
New pair rear Coil springs Transfer Case fluid replacement Bad spring-snap sound on moderate bumps. Both rear springs were broken. New Coil Springs installed. 
185300 mi

US $504
R/F Shock strut replaced 
186000 mi

US $855
Replace R/F Axle and Control Arms Transfer case and rear differential fluid change 
81840 mi

C $45
Power Steering Fluid leaked. Reservoir has been replaced. Fluid flush has been performed. 
60000 mi

US $2000
Front ball joints  

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2004.5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

108000 mi

US $30
Replaced rubber bushings 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

55800 mi I have had a clunking sound in the front suspension for the past 3 years. The dealership has thrown almost every part to solve it except for the cross-strut link resulting in 8 visits. They finally solved the problem. Luckily it was covered 
60140 mi

C $300
front left wheel bearing was warn and caused excessive play. Tightening the nut that secured the hub seemed to solve the problem but garage recommended replacing bearing altogether as it is unsure if it was wear or the nut loosened 
63240 mi

C $65
replaced outer steering tie rod as there was excessive play 
65720 mi

C $65
Replaced right side steering tie rod. excessive play in ball joint causing a loose feel, made clunking noises over bumps 
70680 mi

C $700
replaced both front and rear sway bars as they were rusty under the bushings and made noise, sway bar links were worn 
71300 mi

C $1100
wheel bearing Right side needed to be replaced, $400 
74280 mi

C $680
three out of the four springs broke, each one was the bottom half coil 
75940 mi

C $201
rubber boot in the firewall which the steering shaft goes through is ripped and tore off 
76880 mi

C $328
steering boot through firewall ripped and was letting in sound and air, $115 
72380 mi

C $150
This is a repair caused by a previous repair that was not fitted properly causing damage to a component. When I had the springs changed in May, the shop installed the strut bearing 180 degrees off causing damage to the bearing and clunking 
80600 mi

C $430
Ball joints on control arm and also on thrust arm were worn and needed to be replaced 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

54200 mi

US $600
control arm and also on thrust arm were worn and needed to be replaced , 2 rear coil spring broken 
77000 mi

US $900
Control arm boots cracked and leaking fluids. Replaced and front end aligned. 
67980 mi

C $500
change suspension part. 
73120 mi

C $200
Coil spring was broken. 
79500 mi

US $300
Struts were somewhat worn had to replace them 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

108000 mi

£130
RH side front rear bottom ball joint replaced due to excessive play in the joint. It was that much it had failed it's MOT test 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

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

40300 mi

C $750
Replaced tie rods, at same time did brakes and oil change 
103000 mi

US $800
Ball joint 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

49000 mi Needed a new tracking rod as it had too much play on one side 
50000 mi

£65
Too much play in a bar underneath the car so they replaced it 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD

69440 mi

C $2300
Ball joints replaced.  
78120 mi

C $2000
Replaced two front springs and stabilizer bushings. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

48360 mi

$150
Replaced control arms, preventive. Replaced suspension links, one worn. 
76446 mi

US $97
Rear sway bar creaking. Lubrication applied by mechanic. 
90751 mi

US $129
Right front outer tie rod end replacement 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56000 mi

US $131
A link to the sway bar was worn and making a noise when the car went over any irregularity in the road. The link was replaced. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

62000 mi Torque strut bushings replaced. 
76000 mi Rear shocks and suspension bushings replaced under wattanty. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

94860 mi

C $3147
Front end, control arms, tie rod ends 
117800 mi

C $191
Leaking Strut, replaced both Outside left Tie rod end replaced 
132260 mi

C $660
Control arm needed replacement 
65720 mi Clunking in front end when going over bumps. Front suspension bushings replaced. 
74400 mi Suspension bushing failure. 
84320 mi clunking noise in front end suspension (again). Replaced front springs, one front shock, some suspension bushings 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

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

118000 mi

US $3000
worn bushings, required replacement 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

88000 mi

US $700
Slight clicking noise on speed bumps-Replaced Sway Bar Links 
67900 mi

US $1000
Upper and lower control arms on L and lower control arm on R replaced. 
-guide bushing leaking -pneumatic element/servomotor -battery elect fault -Alarm siren ATA -R&R rubber strip fr door -R&R cup holder -plug below side member rr pl -R&R A/C control panel 
-R&R swaybar links & bushings -R&R overhead console -reset transmission harsh shifting -resecure int trim -R&I L & R struts and lower control arms - pres in new bushings 
-pass side rear window regulator -dr side power window switches -rear suspension components 
190000 mi

US $1800
Replaced bushings 
110000 mi

US $1700
Front suspension parts worn and needed replacement. Ball joints, bushings. 
125000 mi

US $12
bushings worn out and replaced. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

106000 mi

US $1350
Control arms and bushings. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

155000 mi

US $1000
anti - dive bars 
43000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front suspension links. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

80407 mi Front sway bar end links replaced 
116000 mi

US $480
Right front control arm was loose/worn; replaced with new control arm assembly. 
64000 mi Steering rack 
178000 mi replaced second lower control arm 
82000 mi

US $1300
Squeaking suspension, but not unsafe 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

83080 mi

$50
Replaced front suspension and steering column. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD

63860 mi Lower A arms replaced for bushing wear 
131000 mi

US $560
Tie Rod and Suspension bushing worn. Upper control arms replaced, Lower arms still to do but not included in amounts 
133500 mi

US $150
Attempted to replace driver side lower control arm, spring & damper myself. 
135000 mi

US $450
Had shop install lower control arm and both rear springs and dampers - cost is for labor only as parts were already purchased. 
141000 mi

US $450
Lower control arms ball joints failed on both left and right, causing heavy vibration during corning at speed. Parts replaced 10 months earlier so still under parts warranty but replacements were more expensive 
156000 mi

US $360
Lower control arm bushing and ball joint failed 
164500 mi

US $475
Both rear springs broke in the bottom coil. Replaced all springs and shocks as the shocks also felt weak. 
165000 mi Front control arms need replacement, probably original 
73000 mi "Clunking" sound when car was going over bumps. Replaced rubber bushing on the front stabilizer bar. Also replaced all shocks and shock mounts while I was at it. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87300 mi New sway links and replaced a frozen trailing arm bolt 
96000 mi

US $75
speed wobble and slight squeak on cold mornings changed out wheel bearing inner and outer but left the old race to avoid more labor 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

106640 mi

$100
Changed rear broken springs, brake pads. 
214000 mi

US $200
Tie rods and control arm replacement 
52700 mi

C $350
Replace rubbers on front suspension to remove squaking noise 
96100 mi

C $600
Own fault, Used aluminium rim bolts with steel rims and it damaged parking brakes. Needed to replace flange, wheel bearings and back plate. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

91700 mi

C $80
Worn tie rod end - replaced with new. 
103320 mi

C $90
Front passenger wheel bearing was noisy. 
115320 mi

C $85
Ball joint in right rear tie rod was worn. Replaced with new. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

29482 mi

US $728
Replace thrust arm bushings, Mercedes 'A' service, state inspection 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

82460 mi

$200
Replaced front shock absorbers. 

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1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

136000 mi

US $180
Steering tie rod was making a "grunting" noise when steering was turned. Replaced rod. 

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