The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 165 kW (224 hp).
The asking price is 2,000 €. That is 800 € (29%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,800 €. The estimate is based on 539 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 420,000 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking sensors
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 14/07/2026 for 1,600 €, at 430,000 km. It is now listed for 400 € more than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 775 € per year
- Insurance 550 € per year
- Financing instalment 43 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,330 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/45 R17. The seller is a private individual, Nivala.
Basic information
- Registration number
- HEI-832
- Mileage
- 420,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 225/45 R17
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 121203
- Nettiauto ID
- 15888255
Technical details
- Seats
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,705 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,205 kg
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking sensors
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,000 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
- Private seller · 14/7/2026
- Private seller · 29/7/–12/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 1,600 € | – | Private seller |
| 29/07/2026 | 2,100 € | – | Private seller |
| 12/08/2026 | 2,000 € | −100 € | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 6/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing description, the car was inspected in 6/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,974 cars of the Mercedes-Benz C model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,380 defects leading to a failure, or 120.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 47.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 37.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 13.3
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 18 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (973). Median mileage 307,000 km.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 1,600 € | 430,000 km | 1 day | Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,100 € → 2,000 € |
| 29/07/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa → Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| 29/07/2026 | Asking price | 1,600 € → 2,100 € |
| 29/07/2026 | Mileage | 430,000 km → 420,000 km Reading went down, check the odometer history |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVertical- Ohjauskulma anturi hajalla niin vakkari ei toimi
- kattoyksikkö pimeä joten eisaa kattoluukkua auki, ei tutkittu enempää
- talvirenkaita ei löydy
- joskus startatessa menee limpmode päälle niin kiertää vain 3k
- ilmastoinnin kenno hajalla
- vänkärin penkin tunnistusmatossa häikkää kun palaa välillä srs valo jos ei vänkärin penkillä ole kyytiläistä
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?
Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 2,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 15 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 29/07/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 14/07/2026 for 1,600 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 420,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 54.4 % of Mercedes-Benz C cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,974 inspections, median mileage 307,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 5,335 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz C cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 120.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Adaptive cruise control, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 775 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 225/45 R17.
Where is Mercedes-Benz C located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.