The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 320,000 km, with an engine output of 90 kW (122 hp). The asking price 4,500 € is about 15% (600 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 3,900 €, based on 495 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 5.8 % of all cars first used in 2005 (5,335 cars), the 6th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 624 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 315 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 70 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
YXX-649
Mileage
320,000 km
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Engine
2.1 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
160786
Nettiauto ID
15907795

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
11.9 s
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
180 g/km
Kerb weight
1,530 kg
Gross weight
1,985 kg
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 4,500 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 3,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 495 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz C, 2005) 3,290 €
  • Sold by a dealer +610 €
  • Market price estimate 3,900 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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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

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
  1. Axles and suspension 47.8

    943 defects·All cars 27.6

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

  2. Brakes 37.8

    747 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 13.3

    262 defects·All cars 12.8

    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

Auto100 · Helsinki, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

ERITTÄIN RIPEÄ MB C 200CDI EI TIETOA MITÄ TEHTY MUTTA KULKEE AUTOMAATTI ILMASTOINTI VAKIONOPEUDEN SÄÄDIN SÄHKÖLASIT +PEILIT MYÖS OSAMAKSU TIED 050 3030721

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?

Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 4,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 3,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.

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 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 320,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 624 € 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 195/65 R15.

Where is Mercedes-Benz C located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Helsinki, 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.