The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.1 litres and an output of 100 kW (136 hp).
The asking price is 3,900 €. That is 2,300 € (37%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,200 €. The estimate is based on 884 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 600 € from the original 4,500 €.
The odometer reads 381,341 km, which works out at about 27,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027.
- Tow bar
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Adaptive cruise control
- LED headlights
- Reversing camera
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 610 € per year
- Insurance 530 € per year
- Financing instalment 80 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,140 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Laukaa.
Basic information
- Registration number
- CTE-329
- Mileage
- 381,341 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.1 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 153986
- Nettiauto ID
- 15901478
Technical details
- Power
- 100 kW / 136 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 140 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,645 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,185 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,800 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- LED headlights
- Reversing camera
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,900 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | 4,500 € | – |
| 06/08/2026 | 3,900 € | −600 € |
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.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
3,090 cars of the Mercedes-Benz C model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,665 defects leading to a failure, or 53.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. 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 24
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 17.7
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Chassis and body 3.6
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
The remaining 16 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (442). Median mileage 260,000 km.
Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz C model series first registered in 2012, 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.
- Laturi
- jarrut
- jarruputket on kaikki uusittu
- alatukivarsia
- vesipumppu
- rattilukko
- adaptiivinen vakionopeudensäädin
- vetokoukku
- webasto kaukosäädöllä
- peruutuskamera
- ortopedin penkit
- kaistavahti
- kuoleenkulman avustimet(ei toiminnassa viallinen anturi)
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?
Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 3,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 6,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 600 € 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 2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 381,341 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, 34.1 % of Mercedes-Benz C cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,090 inspections, median mileage 260,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,219 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (78.5 %). 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 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body. That is 53.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 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, Fuel-operated parking heater, Adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, Reversing camera. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 610 € 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 Keski-Suomi (Laukaa, Keski-Suomi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.