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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2015 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
91%
Worst
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 2012 - 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
98%
Worst
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 2008 - 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
116%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Durability was second to none in the 70s and I am convinced that the new c class is a return to form. I followed the repair history of the 2008 and 2009 models and was pleased with both reliability and durability. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No issues with anything after a year, oil change every 10k miles, no wear and tear visible on interior seats or exterior. full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Owned for 7 months and have not yet had an issue with the vehicle. And still drives like the first day I got it, not had to have any car service for oil change or anything until 10k miles as per manufacturer guidelines full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
MB reliability and research of drive train is all in this C level car full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes are known for bullet proof reliability as long as they are maintained properly. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
long service intervals dependable motoring full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The first six months of ownership have have ZERO problems - not even a rattle to be repaired. My previous BMW was in the shop all the time and sometimes I just gave up on getting thing to work properly (like the bluetooth). full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Before reliability was horrible. Much better now. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Car runs great. full 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Broken headrest. Auto wipers that work not that great, and no matter how much I changed or cleaned the wipers or the glass, it never works smoothly. Check engine light came on and had to replace a part. Water in one of the exterior mirrors. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
