Used Mercedes-Benz C Class For Sale

A history lesson…

The latest Mercedes C-Class has been with us since 2007 and, well, it’s good. You probably wouldn’t be aware that the new one is actually the new one, seeing as the old one looks very similar, but Mercedes were keen to stick with a similar recipe. And why not? After all, the C-Class has always offered something different to the sporty drives of a BMW 3-Series or Audi A4. It’s the boring, comfortable alternative. 

Harsh words perhaps, but in many ways, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Yes, it’s boring inside and out compared to the aforementioned sporty models, but not everyone wants a hard drive, power and performance; sometimes, comfort is good.

And Mercedes knows this, and as a result of its success with the C-Class, the car has been designed to be comfortable, soothing and, well, boring. 

Bang for your buck

Think of the C-Class like a smaller E-Class. It gets pretty much everything its bigger brother gets, looks nice and expensive and even has the option to be super-hot with the AMG version, which is like a serial-killer without the remorse.

Inside, there’s leather, wood, lots of buttons and quite a lot of room. The C-Class has been made to compete with the 3-Series and while it isn’t as driver-focused as the 3, it does have lots of plus points, like comfort, luxury and space.

What you'll pay

The first C180K models are now on the market for around £16,300 with the automatic gearbox. The cheapest diesel will be an 07-plate C200 CDI at respectable £17,500. Remember that the C-Class is a relatively new car and will demand a premium for a few years yet.

What to check

Like all newish Mercedes, a good check of all the electronics and basic interior condition is essentials. Give the a car a proper good test drive and make sure everything works, feels healthy and goes as it should. Walk away if you’re not happy.

Parts

You’re talking around £50 for front brake pads and £30 for the rear. It’ll be about £400 for a full exhaust system, while a new clutch would cost around £250.

How it drives

This new C-Class is a far more capable and superior model to the pre-2007 car, thanks mostly due to Mercedes’ quest for a more compliant manner on the road. It’s nowhere near as dynamic as a BMW, but it’s now at least respectable in the bends. 

Like most Mercedes, the C-Class is a brilliantly comfortable car. It makes motorways miles feel as easy as pie and will keep you feeling fresh for hours. If you need some power and fun in your life, the AMG C-Class has a unbelievably powerful V8 engine which will not only get your goose bumps showing but also rid you of any savings you’ve managed to acquire. 

The boot is respectable, the seats are lovely, the dials are clear and while the steering wheel isn’t the best for aesthetics on the market, it is nice and big.