Mercedes Benz C class 

The Mercedes Benz C Class is a premium luxury car that is guaranteed to impress whoever sees it. 

With an exterior that is hard to miss, a luxury trim, panoramic glass sunroof, and surround sound technology, the C Class delivers an enjoyable ride. It offers the sportiness, luxury, safety and comfort all in one attractive package.

The car is responsive to handling and has a quiet cabin as well. 

With crisp steering response compared to former vehicles, this model is perfect for anyone that desires a luxury sedan car.  

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on Mercedes C Class (2009) and received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.  

Child Safety

The Euro NCAP recommends that children less than 3 years of age should be facing the rear. After the age of three years, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

  The Mercedes Benz C Class is a relatively safe vehicle. In a frontal impact crash, the driver would be well protected in the feet, thigh, and head while only adequately protected at the chest and lower leg. The passenger would be well-protected all around, despite the only adequate protection in the lower limbs.

In a side impact crash, passengers are well protected, unless the crash involves a pole in which case, it is poor. Whiplash protection is only marginal and pedestrian protection is marginal/borderline poor.  

Maintenance & Repair Costs          

Repairs made to the Mercedes will require high quality parts.

The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car

Service parts:                 £100 – £160             (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine quality, or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol oil for Audi.

Cam. CHAIN change :      £500 – £700   every 180,000mi recommended 

Cam CHAIN kit:                  £110 – £210   plus water pump change recommended

Br. Disc & Pads ch.:    £150 – £220   (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic:                     £40 – £120

Labour rates:

• Independent:           £65 – £125 / hour

• Main dealer:            £175 – £235 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require an experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.  

Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRE-TENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.