The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.1 litres and an output of 88 kW (120 hp).

The asking price is 7,490 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is 1,490 € (25%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,000 €. The estimate is based on 953 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 368,000 km, which works out at about 25,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2026. There are 564 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland. Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 232,837 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,160 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/60 R16. The seller is Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Ylivieska.

Basic information

Registration number
XLZ-571
Mileage
368,000 km
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Engine
2.1 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre size
195/60 R16
Wheel size
16″
Tyre sets
2
Keys
2
In traffic use in Finland
564 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WDD2040001A656804
maksimi.fi ID
169365
Nettiauto ID
15918394

Technical details

Power
88 kW / 120 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
9.7 s
Top speed
206 km/h
Fuel consumption
6.1 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
7
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
131 g/km
Kerb weight
1,590 kg
Gross weight
2,105 kg
Max towing weight
1,800 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,702 × 1,795 × 1,447 mm
First registration
29/12/2011
Last inspection
10/2025
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0431*20

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 7,490 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 6,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 953 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) 5,850 €
  • Sold by a dealer +190 €
  • Automatic transmission +60 €
  • Rear-wheel drive −100 €
  • Market price estimate 6,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: body type: sedan, parking sensors.

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 due around 10/2026

About 2 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2025.

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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

Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 4 days for sale
12/8/202613/8/202615/8/202617/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?

Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 7,490 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 6,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.

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 29/12/2011.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 368,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

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 a 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 Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 601 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/60 R16.

Where is Mercedes-Benz C located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

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.