Mercedes Benz C years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz C stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz C years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz C complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz C problems
All model years combined.
- Lights7
- Electrical6
- Transmission5
- Steering2
- Fuel system2
- Engine2
- Brakes2
- Visibility1
- Seat belts1
- Driver assistance1
- Body1
- Airbags1
Mercedes Benz C problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | - | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 14 | Lights | 7,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2008 | - | 2 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C
What years of the Mercedes Benz C should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz C has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C?
Lights, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (6) and transmission (5).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C have?
2 recalls between 1994 and 2010. The 2010 model year has the most, with 1.
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