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Mercedes-Benz C-Class by year
The C-Class is a wagon sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl and 4.3L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 170 recalls and 6,492 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 C-Class | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 0 | 120 |
| 1996 C-Class | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 18–23 | 1 | 41 |
| 1997 C-Class | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 0 | 17 |
| 1998 C-Class | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 17–23 | 1 | 62 |
| 1999 C-Class | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 1 | 77 |
| 2000 C-Class | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 0 | 41 |
| 2001 C-Class | 2.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 89 |
| 2002 C-Class | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 17–21 | 3 | 166 |
| 2003 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 17–24 | 3 | 103 |
| 2004 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 16–23 | 4 | 77 |
| 2005 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl… | 16–24 | 6 | 135 |
| 2006 C-Class | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl… | 17–22 | 7 | 179 |
| 2007 C-Class | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 6 | 280 |
| 2008 C-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 9 | 836 |
| 2009 C-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 8 | 670 |
| 2010 C-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 7 | 475 |
| 2011 C-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 6 | 513 |
| 2012 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl… | 15–25 | 7 | 580 |
| 2013 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–25 | 7 | 565 |
| 2014 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–25 | 6 | 275 |
| 2015 C-Class | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl… | 15–28 | 13 | 448 |
| 2016 C-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 20–30 | 13 | 312 |
| 2017 C-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 19–30 | 15 | 225 |
| 2018 C-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 19–30 | 18 | 102 |
| 2019 C-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 20–27 | 17 | 70 |
| 2020 C-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 20–28 | 9 | 34 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz C-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your C-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz C-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete C-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2008 C-Class (836). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and engine.
Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2018 C-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 18. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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