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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience |
Embedded modem | Driver Convenience |
Ford Eco mode | Driver Convenience |
PAS | Driver Convenience |
Seatbelt warning indicator | Driver Convenience |
Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
180 Degree rear cargo check arms | Exterior Features |
Automatic lights and wipers | Exterior Features |
Body coloured body side mouldings | Exterior Features |
Body coloured door mirrors | Exterior Features |
Body coloured front bumper | Exterior Features |
Body coloured lift/decklid exterior handles | Exterior Features |
Body coloured rear bumpers | Exterior Features |
Chormed grille with 3 bars | Exterior Features |
Door open tyre carrier drop | Exterior Features |
Electric front windows with one touch facility for driver and front passenger | Exterior Features |
Emergency brake light flashing | Exterior Features |
Headlamp levelling | Exterior Features |
Intermittent front wash/wipe | Exterior Features |
Passenger side sliding load door with track cover | Exterior Features |
Rear door edge warn reflectors | Exterior Features |
Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
Rear splash guards | Exterior Features |
Wide bodyside grey mouldings | Exterior Features |
2 Interior grab handles | Interior Features |
Assist handle | Interior Features |
Cloth upholstery | Interior Features |
Colour keyed exterior pack | Interior Features |
Complete rear trim board | Interior Features |
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors | Interior Features |
Easy clean load floor | Interior Features |
Front manual air conditioning | Interior Features |
Front splash guards/Mud flaps | Interior Features |
Full width unglazed steel bulkhead with through load hatch | Interior Features |
Header mounted courtesy lights - 2 map lights | Interior Features |
Header mounted package tray | Interior Features |
Height adjustable front headrests | Interior Features |
Illuminated footwell | Interior Features |
Leather gearshift knob | Interior Features |
LED load compartment light | Interior Features |
Lockable glove box | Interior Features |
Map reading lights | Interior Features |
Moulded cab floor liner | Interior Features |
Partial molded headliner | Interior Features |
Passenger underseat storage box | Interior Features |
Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Recirculation heater | Interior Features |
Side rear door trim panel - Level 1 | Interior Features |
Sunglasses roof storage | Interior Features |
Tool kit | Interior Features |
Washer tank level warning lamp | Interior Features |
Interior trim accent pack C - Transit custom | Packs |
Less rear seat pack - Transit Custom | Packs |
3 point seatbelts for all seats | Safety |
Drivers airbag | Safety |
Dual note electric horn | Safety |
Front outer passenger airbag with deactivation switch | Safety |
Front passenger airbag | Safety |
Height adjustable drivers seatbelt mount | Safety |
Passenger seatbelt height adj | Safety |
Seatbelt remainder for driver and passenger | Safety |
Auto locking on drive-away | Security |
Auto relocking | Security |
Configurable Unlocking | Security |
Inclination anti-Theft sensor | Security |
Locking wheel lug nut | Security |
Power door dead locks | Security |
Remote central locking | Security |
Speed dependent power lock group | Security |
Thatcham category 1 alarm with 2nd remote key | Security |
2 12v sockets | Technical |
80 litre fuel tank | Technical |
ABS | Technical |
Auto start/stop system | Technical |
Diesel particulate filter | Technical |
ESP | Technical |
Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical |
Mechanical parking brake | Technical |
Roll stability control | Technical |
Side wind mitigation | Technical |
Standard duty suspension | Technical |
16" 6.5 alloy wheels | Wheels |
Full wheelcovers | Wheels |
Metallic - Blue |
Metallic - Diffused silver |
Metallic - Magnetic |
Metallic - Moondust silver |
Metallic - Orange glow |
Metallic - Shadow black |
Solid - Frozen white |
Special solid - Blazer blue |
Special solid - Race red |
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Electric windshield defroster | |||
Washer fluid level indicator | |||
Curtain airbags | |||
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt) | |||
Heated single passenger seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt) | |||
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt) | |||
Heated single passenger seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt) | |||
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt) | |||
Heated dual passenger seats | |||
Tray table | |||
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
DAB Radio | |||
Emergency assistance | |||
FordPass Connect | |||
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
DAB Radio | |||
Emergency assistance | |||
FordPass Connect | |||
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
Navigation system | |||
Adaptive speed control | |||
Collision mitigation braking system | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High series cluster | |||
Intelligent emergency brake | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Leather wrapped steering wheel | |||
2nd 10 Radio speakers | |||
6 Radio speakers 2 Woofers/2 Tweeters | |||
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
Bluetooth | |||
DAB Radio | |||
Emergency assistance | |||
ICE- Dual screen radio with TMC | |||
ICP Mini EFP | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Microphone | |||
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
Navigation system | |||
Black powder coated roof rack (BLYBB) | |||
Deleting roof mounted turn signals | |||
Extended length running boards (BLBBL) | |||
Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Slam handles with integrated slam lock | |||
Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector | |||
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Designed armourshell security pack by TVL | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism | |||
Designed armourshell security pack by TVL | |||
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism | |||
Enhanced security lock | |||
High security anti-pick cylinder | |||
Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism | |||
RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
Slam handles with integrated slam lock | |||
Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector | |||
10 speakers | |||
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
Bluetooth connectivity | |||
DAB/AM/FM radio with 2 x USB | |||
Fixed rear view camera | |||
Front fog lights | |||
ICP Mini EFP | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Microphone | |||
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
Power foldback mirrors | |||
Power heated signal mirrors | |||
Satellite navigation system | |||
SYNC Emergency Assistance | |||
Washer tank level warn lamp | |||
Aux Fuse panel-6 | |||
Configurable internal light/Battery saver - 30 mins | |||
Delete tachograph | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
Automated parking system includes parking slot measurement, front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps | Driver Convenience | 300 | 60 |
Automatic headlamp control off | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Blind spot monitor | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross traffic alert, includes power folding door mirrors | Driver Convenience | 160 | 32 |
Configurable front parking aid contains reverse parking aid and front fog lamps | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Front and rear parking aids | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Lane departure warning contains electric windshield defroster, Automatic headlamp control Off and Mid series cluster | Driver Convenience | 335 | 67 |
Lane keeping aid (includes Lane departure warning) | Driver Convenience | 440 | 88 |
Low series cluster | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Parking slot measurement includes front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps | Driver Convenience | 195 | 39 |
Police wiring harness | Driver Convenience | 150 | 30 |
Programmable CAN Interface Module | Driver Convenience | 300 | 60 |
Rear view camera with trailer hitch assist incudes front and rear parking sensors, and front fog lamps | Driver Convenience | 250 | 50 |
Smart tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
Speed control contains leather wrapped steering wheel | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Aux input socket | Entertainment | 0 | 0 |
Dual side load doors | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Fixed window in rear cargo doors/liftgate | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and Adaptive cornering front fog lights | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
High intensity discharge headlamps with daytime running lamps level 2 and Static bending headlamps | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Power fold mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Privacy glass | Exterior Features | 80 | 16 |
Quickclear heated windscreen | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
R/H 2nd Row window linked glazing | Exterior Features | 60 | 12 |
Rear ladder | Exterior Features | 200 | 40 |
Roof flasher wiring 3/Enhanced touch screen control | Exterior Features | 255 | 51 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Tinted glass | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Trans linked rear washer/wiper | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
8 Load compartment tie down loops | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Blue tie down hooks | Interior Features | 50 | 10 |
Cargo Stowage Rail | Interior Features | 325 | 65 |
Deleting load floor covering | Interior Features | -50 | -10 |
Electronic high visibility panels | Interior Features | 1200 | 240 |
Full htg load area protection kit | Interior Features | 1250 | 250 |
Heavy Duty load area protection kit | Interior Features | 1400 | 280 |
LED load compartment rail light | Interior Features | 230 | 46 |
Load area protection kit wth easy clean floor, full height load compartment trim boards and 8 tie down loops | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Mini overhead console | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Partial rubber inside floor cover | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Rear interior overhead stowage contains hinged rear cargo door | Interior Features | 300 | 60 |
Wooden load floor | Interior Features | 300 | 60 |
Adaptive speed control pack - Transit Custom Trend/Limited/Sport | Packs | 500 | 100 |
Armour shell security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 940 | 188 |
Armour shell security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom | Packs | 750 | 150 |
Enhanced security lock (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 110 | 22 |
Front seat pack 24 - Transit Custom | Packs | 10 | 2 |
Front seat pack 25 - Transit Custom | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Front seat pack 30 - Transit Custom | Packs | 185 | 37 |
Hook lock security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 680 | 136 |
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 575 | 115 |
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tail gate code [DSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 755 | 151 |
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tailgate and code [SSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 650 | 130 |
ICE pack 21 - Transit Custom | Packs | 0 | 0 |
ICE Pack 24 - Transit Custom | Packs | 705 | 141 |
ICE pack 25 with Intelligent adaptive cruise control - Transit Custom | Packs | 760 | 152 |
Marketing CV pack 7 - Transit Custom | Packs | 850 | 170 |
Roof flasher wiring 2/Utility vehicle switch pack - Transit custom | Packs | 100 | 20 |
Slam handle security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 1040 | 208 |
Slam handle security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom | Packs | 730 | 146 |
Visibility Pack 3 - Transit Custom | Packs | 550 | 110 |
Visibility Pack High - Transit Custom | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Metallic - Blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Orange glow | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Shadow black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners | Safety | 0 | 0 |
2nd remote key | Security | 0 | 0 |
Fleet key | Security | 10 | 2 |
Ford MyKey | Security | 50 | 10 |
Overload protection system on board weighing | Security | 1350 | 270 |
Rear window protector | Security | 175 | 35 |
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/150W | Technical | 60 | 12 |
62mph fixed engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
70mph fixed engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 45 | 9 |
Configurable interior lighting/battery saver - 30 minutes | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Converter high power supply system | Technical | 400 | 80 |
DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
Engiine underbody protector | Technical | 200 | 40 |
Engine RPM speed control | Technical | 55 | 11 |
Fuel filler neck without misfuel inhibit | Technical | 30 | 6 |
H7 AGM deep cycly battery | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Low series police brakes | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Mechanical limited slip differential | Technical | 550 | 110 |
Misfuelling device | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Non limited slip front axle | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Power point | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Rear power point plug | Technical | 60 | 12 |
Single H8 AGM battery | Technical | 300 | 60 |
Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
Standard duty battery | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Starter equipment (-20C degree) | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Starter equipment (-29) | Technical | 100 | 20 |
SVO Auxillary fuel ports | Technical | 250 | 50 |
Cloth - Inroad emboss in ebony/Marl in ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
15" goodyear all weather tyre - style 104 | Wheels | 330 | 66 |
16" goodyear all weather tyre - style 109 | Wheels | 330 | 66 |
Conventional steel spare wheel | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Delete spare wheel | Wheels | -25 | -5 |
SVO Spare wheel | Wheels | 140 | 28 |
CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 165 |
HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 191 |
Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 4 |
Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 16 |
Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.3 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.9 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.3 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 38.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 35.8 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 44.8 |
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | Not Available |
Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
Badge Power | General | 185 |
Based On ID | General | Not Available |
Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
Coin Description | General | Not Available |
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Series | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
Generation Mark | General | 1 |
Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 63 |
Running Cost League Headings | General | Not Available |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
Special Edition | General | No |
Special Order | General | No |
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
BHP | Performance | 185 |
Engine Power KW | Performance | 136 |
Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 |
Alloys? | Tyres | Yes |
Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 215/65 R16 |
Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 215/65 R16 |
Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | FULL SIZE |
Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
Wheel Type | Tyres | 16" ALLOY |
Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1012 |
Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2366 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4973 |
Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 564 |
Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1778 |
Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 2554 |
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | 1351 |
Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1775 |
Lower Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1404 |
Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1706 |
Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1028 |
Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1324 |
Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1030 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 11.6 |
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall | Vehicle Dimensions | 12.2 |
Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1404 |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2933 |
Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 1986 |
Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2272 |
Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 80 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3200 |
Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 7.2 |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 1850 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 3 |
Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1725 |
Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1625 |
When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it's usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certain class. The problem the brand faced with the C-Class it launched in 2007 was that the compact executive car market appeared to be residing in a place that wasn't exactly in tune with traditional Mercedes values. BMW and Audi were succeeding with dynamic, sporty conveyances for the young executive and next to them, mainstream versions the C-Class felt rather reserved. To claw back lost ground, this C-Class needed a paradigm shift.
Models Covered: 4dr saloon and 5dr estate [C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C350, C63, C220 CDi, C220 CDi, C320 CDi. (SE, Elegance, Sport,)]
Mercedes needed ordinary versions of its C-Class to look and feel as vibrant and exciting as their BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 equivalents. There was no problem at the top of the range where the fearsomely powerful AMG models had never been in machismo deficit. The concern was that in pursuing younger clientele with the more affordable models, the established Mercedes-Benz customer base would be alienated. As a solution to this, the 2007 C-Class was given a split personality. Elegance and SE models would retain the comfort and traditional feel Merc fans tend to appreciate while the Sport trim level would play competitors at their own game. As a result of the conviction within Mercedes-Benz to directly confront rivals without deserting its core market, the C-Class was launched with the usual diverse range of engines and an unusually diverse range of front grilles. In a unique move, the manufacturer chose to give the Elegance and SE models the traditional Merc grille with three-pointed star bonnet ornament while the Sport got a far racier tri-blade item featuring a huge three-pointed star emblem at its centre. Along with the lowered sports suspension and body-styling accessories, this was supposed to give the Sport a fighting chance of usurping the A4 S-Line and 3 Series M-Sport models in the affections of thrusting compact executive car buyers. The range was fleshed out further following the initial launch by the arrival of the Estate model to supplement the saloon in late 2008 while BlueEFFICIENCY fuel-saving technology was added to the range at around the same time in the shape of a revised version of the C180K model.
The C-Class design may not be particularly challenging but it is classically good-looking, the elegance you usually associate with larger Mercs very much in evidence. The car's front wheels are edged right up into its corners, with the wheelarches nudging neatly against the line of the headlamps and a bumper assembly that's drawn out into a subtle chin spoiler at its base. In profile, there's a stubby, flat-fronted look to the nose with the much longer rear overhang topped by the gentle curve of the sculpted bootlid. A swage line that gradually deepens as it runs rearward draws the eye back, creating the impression of forward motion. The car's stance is pugnacious and aggressive, far more so than in pervious C-Class models, and this sporty flavour can be emphasised further by buyers who seek out the Sport models. The C-Class is a bigger car than the model it superseded, 45mm longer in the wheelbase and 42mm wider overall. Legroom is generous in the back but passengers over six feet tall may have an issue with the amount of headroom available. The boot capacity is a sizable 475 litres and the lid opens nice and wide to enable larger items to be lowered inside. With the estate bodystyle, as tends to be the case in this sector, the actual load volume with the seats in place is only marginally superior to that of the saloon (485-litres instead of 475) but the shape and adaptability of the space, not to mention the improved access, bring definite advantages. With both sections of the rear bench folded down, there's a maximum of 1,500 litres to be exploited along with a maximum load length of 2.82m, 17cm more than in the previous generation C-Class Estate. Everything inside the C-Class feels sturdily built but some of the trim finishes on lower-spec models leave something to be desired. The swathes of dark plastic make the cabin less visually attractive than an equivalent A4 but there's ample space for four occupants and equipment levels are far more generous than previous Mercedes-Benz efforts might lead you to expect. Safety kit is also present in abundance.
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The Mercedes reputation for peerless reliability took some knocks in the 1990s but the manufacturer got itself back on track in some style. Notable issues have yet to come to light and the C-Class has preformed well in customer satisfaction surveys. Lots of these cars will see service on company fleets and should be well maintained. Don't let high mileages put you off unduly but insist on a full service history.
(approx. Based on C220 CDi model) Allow around £50 for front brake pads and £30 for the rear, plus about £400 for a full Mercedes exhaust system. A full clutch system would cost around £250, a radiator is about £150 whilst a starter motor can be up to £500.
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