Mercedes-Benz C W203 (2000-2007) Reliability & Common Problems | WhatBreaks

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used car risk analysis // monte carlo cost projections

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C W203 (2000-2007)

mainstreampetrol

Running

~£1551/yr

Deprec.

> Top failure modes

[HIGH]Brake lines~124k mi£80-200

[MED]Coil springs~113k mi£100-200

[MED]Ball joints~120k mi£80-180

[MED]Exhaust system~126k mi£150-400

[LOW]Brake pads~120k mi£80-160

suspension▂▁▂▃▃▄▄▄▅▅▆▆▆▇▇▇▇▇▇██28.2%

electrical▂▁▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅▅▅▅▆▆▆▆▆▆█▆15.5%

brakes▁▁▂▂▂▃▃▃▄▄▄▄▅▅▅▆▆▆▆█▇14.0%

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