2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Discussions

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair

Resetting Service A indicator...

Written by: reign on Nov 18, 2009 09:05 AM

My service A indicator is on. I know I can just press the reset button, but it keeps coming back on everytime I start my 2005 Mercedes C230. How do I get rid of this where it won't come back on until another 12K miles? Thanks Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

2005 C230

Written by: tjeq on Jun 20, 2009 02:11 PM

The car is making a terrible rattle/pop screech sound when we first turn it on and put it in reverse. It does this whenever we put it in reverse. We took it to a repair person who "specializes" in Mercedes, since we don't have dealership where we live, and he said he didn't hear it. IMPOSSIBLE. It is noisy and embarassing. Also air conditioner just stops blowing air ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C240 4matic

Re: Water pooling/leak behind passenger seat c240 [jennsays]

Written by: kathygioia on May 11, 2009 02:28 PM

Hi, just wodering if you ever found out what was wrong with the car. I just recently purchased a 2005 c240 from a relative, in what I thought was in like new condition (with only 14,500 miles). All was fine for about a month and then a fter about a week and a half of constant rain ithe back seat, driver's side is soaking wet. Not only the bottom part of theseat but all the ... Read More...

Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2005 C240 Used Car Buying Experience [MA_Driver]

Written by: gotgt3 on Jan 19, 2009 01:27 PM

RE: 2. The economy - I assumed there would be fewer buyers looking to purchase a car in this economy, therefore, dealers would be more willing to negotiate with customers. In fact, they gave very little room in negotiations. I couldn't get many dealerships to even get back to me when I called/e-mailed for more information on a car. I've had the same. I wasnt getting ... Read More...

2005 C240 Used Car Buying Experience

Written by: MA_Driver on Jan 19, 2009 01:09 PM

I wanted to share a recent experience in trying to buy a used Mercedes C-class, and am also interested what other reader experiences have been. In December 2008, I started actively looking for a 2005 MB C240 4Matic. I got financing through my bank and started to visit used car dealerships in the Boston area. Being the end of the year (was after Xmas), I assumed dealers ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

"Taillight Lamp left" message won't go away

Written by: mhsfrance on Dec 16, 2008 05:21 PM

I have a 2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor that has been perfect for the 4 years I had it. However, today the message came up "Taillight Lamp Left". So I proceeded to replace the bulb which had burned out. I took it to the dealer and he put the new bulb back in the board and I drove off. As i was leaving the message still appeared; "Taillight Lamp Left" along with "Taillight ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

Lease buy back option

Written by: halcut on Oct 13, 2008 08:58 AM

Hi guys, I was wondering if all you experts can help and share your thoughts on this for me...would really appreciate it. I have a Benz 2005 c230 kompressor on a 3 yr lease with Ray Catena, NJ which expires on Nov 2008. My buy out option price reads 21.5k including taxes, my Benz has only 25,000 miles used on it and is very well taken care off...what are your suggestions ... Read More...

Audi A4 Avant vs. BMW 3-Series Wagon vs. Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Re: A$ vs 328xi [georgek2]

Written by: bryan3536 on Dec 28, 2007 08:40 PM

It's been a brutal week in car-search land. We've been visiting relatives in Florida all week (I live in NY) and thought this would be a perfect week to find a car and, if we bought one, drive it home. Didn't go so good. The 2005 BMW 3-Series Wagon that I thought was the answer to my problems turned out to be a non-starter - I couldn't possibly put my 95+ lb. dog in the back ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C240 4matic

Re: Need Comments - 2005 C240 Mercedes Benz [egamb]

Written by: 604doc on Dec 27, 2007 10:25 AM

While not 'Benz' specific, the crunching noise, if it goes away after one or two brake applications, could be just a small bit of rust that formed on the brake disc. My Jeep will do that, especially if I park it after driving in the rain, and not drive it again for a couple days. As far as the steering goes, it would make sense that if the fluid is really cold, it may take ... Read More...

Need Comments - 2005 C240 Mercedes Benz

Written by: egamb on Dec 26, 2007 04:47 PM

Can someone provide comments and experience on my recent situation with my C240 4-Matic Mercedes Benz (2005 year). When car is cold (I live in the Northeast), there is loud brake scrunching noise when I step on the brake. Also, is it normal for the sterring wheel to be tight at slow speeds? It requires "extra effort" to turn. I also have a Toyota and steering wheel ... Read More...