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Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate pros and cons

Plush interior
Not that roomy in the back
Comfortable to drive
Some cheap bits in the cabin
Good range of engines
Alternatives are more fun to drive

Is a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate a good car?

The Mercedes C-Class Estate is a posh but practical car that’s great for family life — like a Barbour wax jacket — practical, but very classy.

Inside, there’s a big digital instrument screen and an even bigger iPad-style touchscreen infotainment screen that’s excellent to use.

The front seats are fantastically comfortable, but the rear seats aren’t as good, and a 3 Series Touring or A4 Avant have a bit more comfort and legroom.

Space in the boot is fine, as long as you don’t go for a plug-in hybrid model. The regular version has a useful 480 litres of luggage space, but that’s dwarfed by the Skoda Superb’s 660 litres.

To drive, the C-Class is wonderfully comfortable though, and even better with optional air suspension. It’s great on a long journey, thanks to handy electronic driver aids.

What to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

The C-Class didn’t feature in the 2024 Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own list, but in the broader customer satisfaction survey, Mercedes finished in a disappointing 25th place out of 32 brands, with very poor marks for reliability and quality.

That said, the previous C-Class model — built up to 2021 — did a good job of restoring Mercedes’ reputation for quality, and so this model ought to be solidly reliable too. Just watch for issues with the AdBlue system on diesel versions, which seems to be a common trouble spot.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate FAQs

How long is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate?

The C-Class Estate is 4,755mm long.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate boot?

The current C-Class has a boot volume of 490 litres up to the luggage cover, and up to 1,550 litres if you fold down the back seats. However, if you’ve picked one of the plug-in hybrid models, that boot space shrinks to just 360 litres — less than a Golf hatchback.

Do the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate seats fold flat?

Almost — the rear seat backs do fold down almost entirely flat, although there is a very slight upward angle as you approach the edge of the boot floor.

Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate rear-wheel drive?

Yes, the C-Class Estate is rear-wheel drive, although four-wheel drive ‘4MATIC’ is standard for the AMG 43 and 63 models.

What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate?

So far, the current C-Class Estate is proving to be a reliable car, and there don’t seem to be any major reported issues, although the AdBlue injection system for diesel versions can be a weak point, and will need checking.

Where is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate made?

The C-Class is actually built all over the world, including in China and India, but for UK and European buyers the two main factories are in Bremen in Germany, and in East London in South Africa.