The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 A is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 170 kW (231 hp).
The asking price is 9,900 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 9,600 €. The estimate is based on 799 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 228,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. There are 86 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 214,781 km.
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 368 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
- Financing instalment 123 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,050 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/40 R18. The seller is Saka, Hyvinkää.
Basic information
- Registration number
- LZZ-563
- Mileage
- 228,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 225/40 R18
- Wheel size
- 18″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Keys
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 86 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- No
- VIN number
- WDD2040541F105920
- maksimi.fi ID
- 166829
- Nettiauto ID
- 15917401
Technical details
- Power
- 170 kW / 231 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 7.2 s
- Top speed
- 246 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 13.5 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 7
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 224 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,575 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,060 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,800 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,580 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0431*00
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 9,900 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with TraficomThe 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
- Axles and suspension 39.4
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 33
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Chassis and body 5.5
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.
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 carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz C 280 A cost?
Mercedes-Benz C 280 A is for sale at 9,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 9,600 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 5 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 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 228,000 km.
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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 368 € 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 225/40 R18.
Where is Mercedes-Benz C 280 A located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Hyvinkää, Uusimaa).
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.