The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 115 kW (156 hp). The car is imported from Sweden. Used imports of this make totalled 14,523 cars in 2023–2025, 106 of them 2012 cars.

The asking price is 14,880 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is 1,480 € (11%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 13,400 €. The estimate is based on 919 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 140,000 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. There are 527 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 204,382 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 900 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/45 R17. The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi, Kuopio.

Basic information

Registration number
CMN-558
Mileage
140,000 km
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Engine
1.8 l, Petrol
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
In traffic use in Finland
527 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from Sweden
VIN number
WDD2042491F686583
maksimi.fi ID
166235
Nettiauto ID
15915836

Technical details

Power
115 kW / 156 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
9.1 s
Top speed
216 km/h
Fuel consumption
8.9 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
7
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
160 g/km
Kerb weight
1,555 kg
Gross weight
2,095 kg
Max towing weight
1,800 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,696 × 1,795 × 1,459 mm
First registration
31/10/2011
Last inspection
3/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0457*17

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 14,880 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 13,400 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 919 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz C, 2012) 8,400 €
  • Low mileage +4,180 €
  • Fuel type: Petrol +480 €
  • Sold by a dealer +430 €
  • Automatic transmission +140 €
  • Rear-wheel drive −230 €
  • Market price estimate 13,400 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: tow bar, sunroof or panoramic roof.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

No price changes during the tracked period.

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.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 24

    741 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Brakes 17.7

    546 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Chassis and body 3.6

    111 defects·All cars 1.6

    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.

Sale periods

J. Rinta-Jouppi Kuopio, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Katso kaikki kuvat, tarkemmat tiedot ja varaa omaksesi: https://www.rintajouppi.fi/auto/mercedesbenz/c/CMN-558/
  • Tähän autoon 6 kk täysin koroton ja kuluton maksuaika, osta nyt ja aloita lyhennyksien maksaminen vasta myöhemmin. Koskee vain osamaksusopimuksia, kuluttaja-asiakkaita, rahoitusyhtiönä Danske ja edellyttää ajoneuvon noutamista toimipisteestä. Lisätiedot myyjiltämme ja sivulta https://www.rintajouppi.fi/kampanjat/6kk-koroton-ja-kuluton/
  • J. autorahoitus - Auto edullisesti osamaksulla jopa ilman käsirahaa ja 72kk maksuajalla. Pyydä tarjous sinulle sopivasta kuukausierästä.
  • Lisää laadukkaita vaihtoautoja ja ajoneuvoja, sekä tarkemmat tiedot kampanjoista löydät osoitteesta https://www.rintajouppi.fi/vaihtoautot/
Huoltohistoria. Viimeisin huolto tehty 134tkm/2026 kohdalla Jakoketju vaihdettu 134tkm/2026 kohdalla Tuontiauto, tuontimaa Ruotsi (2019) Panoraama kattoluukku Vakionopeudensäädin Automaattinen ilmastointi 2 x renkaat + 1 x vanteet
  • OSTAMME 1000 AUTOA HETI. Tarjoa alle 225 tkm ajettua ja alle 15 vuotta vanhaa autoasi: https://www.rintajouppi.fi/ostetaan-autoja/
  • Tämä ja kaikki tuhansista vaihtoautoistamme ovat ostettavissa mistä tahansa päin Suomea - kaikista J. Rinta-Joupin toimipisteistä.
Tutustu Mercedes-Benz-vaihtoautoihin ja löydä omasi https://www.rintajouppi.fi/vaihtoautot/mercedes-benz/
  • Vetokoukun asennus kauttamme useimpiin automalleihin, joihin sitä ei vielä ole asennettu. Kysy lisää myyjiltämme.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?

Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 14,880 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 13,400 €).

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 11/08/2026.

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 2012 and was first registered on 31/10/2011. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 140,000 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, 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.

How common are used imports of this make?

14,523 used Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 11.8% of all used passenger-car imports; 106 of them were 2012 cars. The most common source countries are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 188 € 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-Savo (Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo).

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.