The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220CDI is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 520,800 km, with an engine output of 125 kW (170 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar and parking sensors. The asking price 3,000 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 3,200 €, based on 712 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 7.4 % of all cars first used in 2008 (8,080 cars), the 4th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 738 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 327 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 63 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
OTC-481
Mileage
520,800 km
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Engine
2.1 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
153289
Nettiauto ID
15898733

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Seats
5
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,000 €

At market price

Market price estimate 3,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 712 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz C, 2008) 5,470 €
  • Parking sensors +230 €
  • Automatic transmission +60 €
  • Sold by a private seller −460 €
  • High mileage −2,100 €
  • Market price estimate 3,200 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: rear-wheel drive.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

4,941 cars of the Mercedes-Benz C model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 4,365 defects leading to a failure, or 88.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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
  1. Axles and suspension 39.4

    1,946 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 33

    1,632 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Chassis and body 5.5

    270 defects·All cars 10.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

The remaining 11.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,216). Median mileage 319,000 km.

Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz C model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Rovaniemi, Lappi 2 days for sale
2/8/20263/8/20264/8/20265/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siisti kilometreihin nähden. Hyvä ajaa ja menee suoraan.

7/25 vaihdettu:

Hammastanko, raidetangonpäät + pyöränkulmat säädetty Venttiilikoppa Ilmansuodatin, raitisilmasuodatin Öljyt + suodatin Käsijarrukengät 7/26 Öljynjäähdyttimen tiiviste Öljyt + suodatin Jäähdytinnesteet Kardaanin tukilaakeri Ilmastointihuolto Leimattu 30.7.26 2x avain 2x renkaat + vanteet, molemmat setit ok kuntoiset
  • Parkkitutkat ei toimi
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz C 220CDI cost?

Mercedes-Benz C 220CDI is for sale at 3,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,200 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/08/2026.

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 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 520,800 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 46.8 % of Mercedes-Benz C cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (4,941 inspections, median mileage 319,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,080 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body. That is 88.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 738 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Where is Mercedes-Benz C 220CDI located?

The car is located in Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.