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Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz C Class for sale
Mercedes-Benz C Class 180 BLUETEC AUTO 4DR
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€14,995
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 10 years old and 152,400 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the W205‑generation C‑Class (2014–2021) — the common diesel options around 2016 are 2.1‑litre four‑cylinder diesels (badged C220d / C250d on some markets) paired with Mercedes' automatic gearbox. Diesel C‑Classes have DPF and EGR systems (and on some later Euro6 engines an SCR/AdBlue system) so check for associated maintenance; the automatic transmission needs periodic fluid service or repair bills climb quickly. Higher‑spec examples may have air suspension (Airmatic) or advanced driver aids — both pleasant if working, costly if they fail.
- DPF condition and regeneration history — ask if the car has mostly motorway miles or many short city trips (blocked DPF is common on urban use)
- Automatic gearbox service history and shift quality — check for smooth up/down shifts, no hesitation, and evidence of fluid/filter changes
- Turbo and EGR behaviour — look for persistent smoke on acceleration, loss of power or oil deposits around the turbo/EGR plumbing
- If fitted, test Airmatic air suspension for compressor noise, uneven ride height or fault warnings (air springs/valves can be expensive)
- Underbody and rear suspension bushes — check for oil leaks, uneven tyre wear and any corrosion around the subframe or rear axle mounting points
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