The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 105 kW (143 hp).
The asking price is 1,800 €. That is 900 € (33%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,700 €. The estimate is based on 508 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 200 € from the original 2,000 €.
The odometer reads 377,000 km, which works out at about 18,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027.
- Power tailgate
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 279 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 60 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 770 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Porvoo.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JFY-815
- Mileage
- 377,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 152942
- Nettiauto ID
- 15898054
Technical details
- Power
- 105 kW / 143 hp
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Fuel consumption
- 10 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Last inspection
- 3/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Power tailgate
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,800 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | 2,000 € | – |
| 10/08/2026 | 1,800 € | −200 € |
Next inspection due around 3/2027
About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.
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.
Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz C model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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 carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Miinukset:
- vasemmassa etulokasuojassa reikä ruosteesta
- ilmastointi ei toimi (luultavasti aineet loppu)
- putki vuotaa
- oikea peilin vilkku ei toimi
- tarvii uudet talvirenkaat
Huollot:
- uudet kumit kesärenkaissa, ajettu 4000km
- uusi lämmityslaitteen puhallin, 13000km sitten
- uusi vasen alempi etu-tukivarsi, 8000km sitten
- uusi oikea etu jarrukilpi, 8000km sitten
- uusi vasen etu sumuvalo, 8000km sitten
- uusi oikea raidetangonpää, 8000km sitten
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?
Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 1,800 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 2,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 8 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 200 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 377,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 205/55 R16.
Where is Mercedes-Benz C located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Porvoo, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.