USED Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (00 - 08)

See all

14569 other used cars for sale

4 out of 5 stars

For The C-Class is a comfortable, refined and well built saloon with a touch of class

Against It's tricky to use the foot-operated parking brake with a manual gearbox

Verdict It's not quite a mini S-Class but it's very accomplished nevertheless

Go for… C180 Classic SE

Avoid… C350 Sport

1. There are widespread reports of problems with the electronics and software
2. The automatic gearboxes aren’t bullet-proof, so check if the transmission is jerky or has a tendency to hang on to the gears
3. The car's basically sound, but you should keep an ear out for odd noises from the suspension
4. If you can find one, the supercharged C180 introduced in late 2002 is the engine to go for. Otherwise, track down the 143bhp 2.2-litre, which was available from launch
5. There are several trims to choose from, but Classic SE gives you everything you could want