Should You Buy a MERCEDES C-CLASS? (Test Drive & Review)

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The Mercedes C Class has been around since the mid '90's. Today, I'm in a 2013 Mercedes C220 to try and figure out if you should buy one.
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[@MegAndJas]

I sold my 2003 C class last year after 9 years of trouble free motoring and bought a Nissan Juke because my wife wanted one. The worst decision I ever made car wise, especially when the Mercs new owner keeps contacting me to inform me how brilliant it is.The Juke will be sold next year and replaced by a Mercedes C class, similar age and spec to this one so as to regain my sanity.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I detest the Juke so I understand your regret

[@MegAndJas]

I did it, I could stand the Juke no more, with just 16,000 miles on the clock it had a new CVT transmission fitted (under warranty) so it went, I took a hit financially but that was OK I hated it so much! Now a 2017 C Class 220D, AMG line premium, sits on my drive and my sanity is restored :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

MegAndJas Congrats! Good choice. I’m sure you’ll love it. The new shape Merc is very nice

[@MegAndJas]

@@HighPeakAutos Many thanks, I do love it :)

[@marktakacs1227]

Same here with an S-class and a Suzuki Sx-4 S-cross :/

[@BuddhaofBlackpool]

I've had 3 x C classes and I don't think much can beat them as an all rounder.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They are good all rounders

[@jackl8915]

Hi mate, what’s reliability like?

[@JETJOOBOY]

I'm sniffing around a random 2004 model with 180,000 miles onto it.. It looks Worn inside ... and outside... but the lack of corrosion is insane! Apart from the slightly less powerful version of the motor, would this video be telling me most of what I need to know.. (electrionic flim flam aside also)??

[@parv2saucy109]

My Dad used to have six

[@GamingHistory.]

Did you had diesels? what models did you have? how reliable were they

[@luisluis5306]

6:28 Says the man in the silver Mercedes.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@espenliebak6875]

Mercedes looks great in silver. Nissan Q dosent 😉

[@wiggyp1v255]

It even appeals to the younger crowd with having 'FAM' in the reg, although, I don't think many roadmen wear Clarks lol

[@HighPeakAutos]

wiggyp1v2 haha yes fam. Sick whip fam

[@dansimmons21]

​@@HighPeakAutos what u chattin fam? all ma mandem wear clarks, they're lit AF.

[@leonpalmer2429]

Nah they do . Especially jamaicans we love Clark's lol

[@antwonefernandez7554]

Having had this version in a 250d (201bhp) I’d say it was possibly one of my favourite cars ever. These are also so much better built than the 3 series of the same era!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree! Thanks for watching :)

[@AB-ff1cq]

Got a 64 plate C250 and having to change it due to low emissions regs that came this year and will be extended in 2020. Not happy. Really enjoyable car!

[@karzem1]

It could be a better build, but never a better ride.

[@driveguy]

I had the 250d AMG line for a year. Absolutely loved it. And even though it's a diesel, on wet roundabouts, I could still see full opposite lock on the occasional slip and slide. The E250d coupe I had after was a little more sensible and designed more for comfort over the C. I miss the smart lights. Don't forget the auto dimming full beam. Good review!

[@AlexAndreiZAR]

I've got an estate version of the w204 chassis. It's got the 3.0 V6 cdi engine and I love it! I've had to deal with cleaning the dpf once and prior to that I've had to do the oil cooler seals. A good car to be in. Indeed the 3 series looks sportier and the a4 is a bit more elegant but this car hits the perfect balance between sportiness, elegance, practicality.

[@colincrawford6612]

As a taxi driver I have had 3 C class, 1 saloon and 2 estates. All manual. All grafted well. Boot was a bit small on the saloon. Helps running costs if you stay away from main dealers and find yourself a good mechanic. I loved them, but in the end turned to the dark side and bought a skoda.

[@ln5747]

How did they compare to VAG for reliability?

[@sparko2012]

Cheers for uploading these reviews, I'm currently in the market for a used family car and these vids have been so helpful.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Apaesteviata]

This one and the third gen of CL class are the best Mercedes designs ever no cap .

[@sarahswainbank9742]

Bought my 2015 C250d with 23k mile back in May this year and love it. It feels solid and well planted. I drive approx 25 miles to work on a mix of B roads and motorway and it enjoys both. This weekend we have driven from South Somerset to Cumbria to visit family and it hasn’t missed a beat. It happily sat on cruise around the speed limit, but had the power to clear the idiots when needed. I think it is under estimated when sitting at the lights and takes the boy racers by surprise. The large doors can be a bit if a pain in a tight car park when you get an idiot who can’t park pick the spot beside you.

[@stephenwebster226]

Love your analogy of going shopping for kickers. I managed to get some pods one year, what a result!

[@percypan4385]

Nice review man, I got a 2012 C350 Coupe in the same colour as yours, the m276 engine is amazing and super reliable, it's quite powerful and fun to drive. It's not the most exciting car but I think it stands out from the second-hand cars in the same year and similar price easily.

[@antohosm43]

Another great review - I really look forward to your no-nonsense, no-histrionics down to earth 'bang on the money' appraisals. Just brilliant!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@andynorris3537]

Bought the 250 cdi coupe a few month ago and fell totally in love with it such a beautiful car to drive and looks fantastic. It is so well suited for long journeys

[@bednar23]

Agreed, I just bought a 2013 estate c250 amg etc. Bought it down in Gloucester and drove it back to Glasgow. Most enjoyable drive I've ever had. Phenomenal cars

[@terencej72]

I owned this model for nearly 5 years. Really reliable and manual gearbox was actually ok. MPG exactly as stated, 40+ in town, 55+ on motorway. I really enjoyed it and would have kept it but for impending ULEZ zone in Glasgow from Jan 2022.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Miss our old C250 from 2012 😍 Now I have a C-Class W205, very good car too 🙂

[@alanmaxted6215]

I have been running a 2006 220 coupe for eleven years - love it and just goes and goes.

[@jackl8915]

How? They started on a 2011 plate

[@voltnerstudios2115]

I have a 2008 c class sport for over a year. 150k on the clock. It has every toy you could want. Full leather! Absolutely everything. It cost me £2500 and it's going strong! Brilliant car.

[@erics2147]

I had 2010 220 C Class estate. It was maintained from new by Mercedes main dealer but the timing chain tensioner broke causing over £4000 worth of damage and no help from Mercedes. I would never buy another as there are many cheaper cars which are just as well made.

[@voltnerstudios2115]

@@erics2147 I had a similar issue with nissan. I'll never go back to them

[@erics2147]

Dominic Jones - thanks for your reply - guess what make of car I drive now!!!!

[@voltnerstudios2115]

@@erics2147 Oh dear. Nissan?

[@shaunhockley]

Great review on a car I've always been a bit curious about

[@GordonHeaney]

Just bought a 66 plate C220d AMG Line Premium yesterday, in Obsidian Black, 19 inch alloys, it looks the absolute bollocks, let's hope it serves me well! Great video.

[@jaredjoubert2055]

C-class was always my go-to car, when I couldn’t find something that interested me enough.

[@loganmitchell3952]

I’m glad you’ve done the video on this as I was looking at it on your auto trader and looking to possibly buy it if it’s still around in a few weeks :)

[@terryboy1235]

Brilliant review again mate! Like the way you come across on video as a friend who is a car dealer who gives you proper understandable information on buying a 2nd hand car,all the pros & the cons! ⭐️👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I appreciate that :)

[@sras2304]

Second video of urs I've watched. I am relying on Ur views and advice more and more.. awesome work

[@tonypp.7093]

I must say, you give a very good professional review! Cheers!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@johnmcaleer4084]

I completely agree about the manual gearboxes. I have a 320 cdi 224 bhp auto box and loads of power!

[@Andy111Woodcock]

Bought one on a impulse, 3.0 petrol, really helped me out with the missis saying how sensible it is 😂 👍 appreciate it

[@johnhaynes9910]

Always fun to watch your reviews, "sensible shoes" and all :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@junkx3699]

You are doing great! Not many good buyer advice vids on youtube and yes I follow every one of them. Thank's again and till the next one👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@puttekindh2992]

An absolute gem this channel!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@markjohnson8352]

Nice round up with the customary humour - thank you! 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Mark Johnson Thanks for watching!

[@willardr100]

Even if the car is dull I still watch these for the therapeutic countryside views and dulcet tones. Never disappointed. And my wife says I am now more helpful around the house, apparently.

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

I own the 2014 C250 CDI AMG Sport with 200 HP and 500NM and find that I run the transmission in sport and the suspension in dynamic mode and it handles much better. With the glass roof and huge sunroof it looks great. Head room fairly tight in the front with the glass roof so you have to recline the seats a fair bit. Built in 10 GB hard drive holds a huge number of songs and audio books for long drives. On the motorway it gets around 4.3L/100km (65MPG) according to the built in system but around town I drive it pretty hard and get about 25 MPG. Great car but engine a bit noisy and seats can be a bit hard on a long drive. Goes through front brakes and rotors quickly too, and they can squeal a lot.

[@stevet5248]

Keep up the good work. Really enjoy your videos.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@ajosanchez1]

I would love to see your take on a BMW 6 Gran Coupe. I'm really impressed with the way you review cars. Keep it up!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I love the look of the 6 series GC. I've never had one

[@EmmetPowermootski]

Love your videos and your insight!! I'm considering changing my car, and would love any recomendations, I have an active lifestyle, and would love a do all vehicle !!

[@chefstarr33]

Got the manual 220 cdi coupe , had a stage 1 remap and it a whole lot of fun.

[@robc8892]

Great review very professional

[@patokaa93]

Great review as always. It's funny that this facelift C204 is fundamentally the same car as the E-class coupe of the same time (C207), since that's based on the w204 as well. So basically it's just a question of which one you prefer (exterior) look wise. Ofcourse the C class is much less expensive (if you compare with facelifted C207).

[@YiannosG]

Spot-on review, as always. I have a 250 2011 model, and like you say, its solid, but a little unexciting. Looking to move on to a Range Rover L322, watched your videos on it. I worry about what kind of issues I will inherit with it, given the Merc has been mostly trouble free. But I feel like Range Rover drivers are in on a big secret. They enjoy the best car around, while everyone else is worried about its reliability. So I will be going for it. YOLO!

[@skubeeraw]

woot! about time you put up a new video, what have you been doing since?!! another splendid review, it's like me sitting in the passenger side enjoying the talking points.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Skubee Raw haha thanks. I’d do more but my main job always gets in the way 😉

[@mrfeast2209]

Got one of these atm, exact same spec (apart from mine is tenorite grey) and I absolutely love it. Got a problem with the parking brake sticking though .... good thing I’ve got warranty

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good colour choice!

[@richardshiggins704]

Excellent review . Mercedes is best in silver . This car indeed ticks all the boxes . A coupé especially with a glass panoramic sunroof is far more practical than a SLC which is probably more expensive . Given the choice I would possibly buy up to an early current model C class with the 2.0l diesel 190bhp (220d) . Far more refined and less 'Archers'! Still this car looks splendid .

[@lawrenceholden5716]

Bought a 204 series 200 Blue Efficiency diesel before Christmas. I'd been looking for an Elegance model as I like the traditional chrome grille and bonnet mounted badge. It's a saloon but I do think the lines are elegant yet dynamic. Very pleased with it at 73k miles, 57 mpg on a run and solid quality build.

[@MrMacan1986]

10 minutes flew by. Awesome review once again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@natsopa6034]

very enjoyable as usual keep em coming

[@HighPeakAutos]

natsopa6034 thanks for watching

[@jamesreilly5560]

I’ve had a c220 CDI black Premium Plus model for 5 years and trading it in tomorrow for a one year old BMW 4 series, with a bit of a heavy heart. Bought the Mercedes with 14k on the clock and have done 68k miles in it. It is the best car I have ever owned, an absolute pleasure to drive and never had an issue with it. It made the Glasgow - Edinburgh M8 commute so much easier, as well as a comfortable drive in all weather. Beautiful car, highly recommend and will miss my sunroof! Decided against upgrading to the new C-class coupe as they are dreadfully overpriced and just not appealing to me. P.S great review once again!

[@christianolsson834]

Grey Quashkai. 😂👍 Great review as always! Your skills are way above other full time reviewers! This channel and the Grand Tour.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks! Thanks for watching :)

[@sajidbashir8899]

Superb review keep them coming👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sajid Bashir Cheers!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I like the C36, C43 and C55 from the late 90s. CLK equivalents from that era are a nice design too!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Me too

[@chiccoka]

Cheers for this video, just looking some of this cars right now

[@HighPeakAutos]

No problem 👍

[@sonydroid2253]

Good video yet again. Keep em coming ✊👌💪

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@vailydragon]

Great revue - Enjoyed that a lot.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Alanphuphalee]

The coupe version of the current C class is awesome

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. It looks stunning

[@sportyguyusa]

Agreed!

[@mb8593]

great reviews. subscribed to your channel

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Thanks for subscribing

[@martinlote7863]

When i went to school all i had was wellington boots. Great Video.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers :)

[@ant5467]

You are actually the best car reviewer on youtube.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@annkeville8355]

We subscribe love your channel and true review of car we love

[@Busisanimac]

THIS GUY IS ONE OF THE BEST AND HONEST REVIEWERS YOU CAN FIND..NOT BIASED AT ALL!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@boitumelonyama3330]

I had a 3.5 v6 petrol version that was the best car I had ever owned

[@mabze3]

Definitely buy one if you looking for a classy car with great interior and comfy drive under £10k. I've got a silver c250 coupe petrol, pan roof fully speced with heated seats, stage one remap 260bhp. Love it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree!

[@penman8985]

Love your reviews 👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@alexanderscott665]

I had exact same, with pan roof 12 plate Problems Blower motor regulator. Dpf pressue sensor. Boost pipe

[@wilfriedgnahoui8799]

The C350 CDi (265bhp) is very good, never bored of it !

[@romacthingstodo]

Enjoy your reviews. Do you have one on the cls350. Around a 2014 model. Thanks

[@thomassryann8252]

great review super informative

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pob1335]

I pick my c250 amg up this Friday its the saloon version same colour can't wait my first merc😊

[@alixksj1816]

A Good in depth review. I'm thinking about either one of these or an audi A5.

[@almedinz1]

Very professional congratulations!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@davidtodd907]

I've owned a C-class S205 (Estate) 220cdi AMG Sport plus since new in 2012 and it's now 10 years old / 120k miles up. Apart from consumables , servicing etc , the only unexpected thing thing to go wrong was the clock spring which busted at 90k miles. The main dealer wanted £600 to replace it but my local indy Merc dealer was able to locate a 2nd hand item for me for £90 and fitted and coded it for me for £100 - it regularly gives me 60mpg on a run and will usually average 44-48mpg between tank fills.

[@slybear8459]

Love your vids

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sly Bear thank you

[@rico4you]

W204 C63 AMG 4door would be awesome to see here!

[@leonramosaj4592]

I have the 2013 c350 with 309hp and its honestly amazing af!

[@andrewmullen4003]

It's lit bro!!! yes I have no idea what that means, cheers great video

[@HighPeakAutos]

Me neither. Thanks for watching

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, great looks as long as it doesn't rust.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I think Mercedes have solved their rust issue. They had to. It wasn't a good advert for them

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

Another great video

[@Supadan75]

I own a black AMG Sport, absolute LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@colingumbs1386]

I've got the c350 coupe and I'm happy with it , as you said the foot break is dated but I'm enjoying it still after 3 years of owning

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice!

[@spokest]

Top tip... swop out the allen screws holding in the DRLs for security screws. Why these would not be standard is beyond me. Each DRL takes about 30 seconds to remove, and is around £200 to replace. I speak from bitter experience.

[@dreadknowledge1]

Of all the car review channels I have to say.....this is the mellowest... Its great.. Cheers

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks!

[@mordechaivanunu2594]

Bit Crass

[@dreadknowledge1]

@@mordechaivanunu2594 Ha...I saw what you did there...

[@Dave-in-France]

Hi Matt, before the X358 Jaaag I had a CLK270 cdi and enjoyed it very much. It was incredibly good on fuel but a little bit crude engine noise wise. Bought it for 1500 and sold it a year later for 2500 so great ownership experience.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thats a good years motoring! :)

[@Lee-eu6wf]

I had the coupe 270cdi bags of torque Brilliant car and the mpg was amazing for a 5 pot. Looking at the w204 coupe now.

[@takudenzelmugawazi935]

Bought this car after watching this video last year. Watched it again and I'm glad I bought it. Thanks "FAM"

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great to hear!

[@daystatesniper01]

A good review of a dependable car ,look after it and it will look after you

[@Beevreeter]

I had a 2010 C-class sedan C-200 CGI and I loved that car - It just did everything right, it looked right (still had the classic Merc front grille with the star 'gunsight' on top and not the modern vulgar 3-bar star in the middle version) which gave it serious gravitas, expecially since it was black - It had plenty of power and a beautiful and functional 'Elegance' interior (wooden trim without all the bling and nonsense of current models), and it felt solid, was very reliable, frugal on consumption and an utter pleasure to drive - Pity they don't make them like that anymore.

[@crazyfroggie6546]

agree with the 3-point star comment, some swine snapped mine off, but it would appear you can get replacement on amazon

[@terrygoddard3491]

love your reviews subscribed ages ago...i got C180 kompressor se the 2006 w203 version.. sounds bland ... its 14 years old Drives like a new car is well planted on the road and still takes off as if it was made at NASA... ive had it 4 years and still look back for a second glance every time i park it .... id love a BMW 5 Series GT.. Its my dream car..However this Mercedes is just so great to drive and still never fails me i just cant bring myself to part with it... DAM ill have to keep her then....lol

[@TheRobynhud]

Getting a bit cold over there! Thanks for the vid. What do you think ov the Z3 BMW 2.8. A keeper for awhile?

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its definitely winter here! Which Z3? One you've bought?

[@davidemery8235]

Nice one bud great video

[@Bbill2k2]

Just picked up a 2011 C220 CDI AMG Estate. Best thing is the becker sat nav unit can be replaced with a wireless car play/android auto receiver for £150!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good to know

[@SocksWithSandals]

I rented a Merc 220d for a week when my 22 year old car was being fixed. It was the newer model with the stick-on iPad in the dash. All the blanks instead of switches really gave it that "entry level feeling rather than "I've arrived". So glad to get my old car back.

[@HighPeakAutos]

It really depends which spec you go for. Some can feel cheap

[@bensmithkent22]

This shape was the essence of merc coupe for me. Although the new one was different and now everywhere and makes this one look old hat this one still reeks of class the way the original clk did. Shame that down south especially south east london these are or were the roadmans car of choice in peckynarm devaluing it greatly. I hated with a passion the revised ones 63 on with the newer alloys this with these rims is perfection. Theres a midnight blue petrol 350 down near the riverfront in gravesend opposite tilbury. Cream interior simply sensational. Stare at it everytime im that way.

[@davewatts7444]

Spot on nice car, good looking well equipped ( if you get the right spec) and will not have been abused its a merc we don't do that and your right its not as big as my E class coupe, can get 2 adults in the back of mine easy

[@patrickburgess1107]

A gentleman who goes to my gym, drives one of these, in black. Very attractive vehicle. C-Class coupes are rare, here in the states, which makes them kind of exotic.

[@sunnydhaliwal9012]

I’ve had my C Coupe for 5 years and still love it... I went for C250 petrol... very quite engine and as a bonus it had DAB, Online command (full Satnav) and heated leathers....

[@nickywickyful]

How is the fuel economy as compared to the diesel?

[@sunnydhaliwal9012]

@@nickywickyful not sure buddy as I've never owned a diesel car in my life. But I only have to fill out twice a month. In my last job I would travel 50 miles round trip from Heathrow to Marlow (yes in a petrol car). didn't have any issues :)

[@doubleL_S]

I've just bought a manual version c250d.. did want a auto but didn't want to spend another 1000. Got this one at a very very good price. 12 plate 115k 5k! Amazing value and it the same spec as this car same wheels, black, xenon, full leather. I'm a bmw person but this feel nice.

[@johnbaldock6353]

Just about to take delivery of a C250 Coupe. I made sure (after listening to you) to get all the Toys!!👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Pleased to hear it! :)

[@ashleymiskin5284]

Nice review, my dad had one of these I think the same spec as the one you reviewed. I seem to recall it being very reliable and fairly inexpensive to maintain !! I myself never been an MB fan, always go for BMW so it’s always going to be 3 or 4 series for me, I could be tempted by an A5 though !!!

[@coops1964]

Ashley Miskin A5 pal.

[@Lee-eu6wf]

Eww don't get an Audi, they look great out the 3 Makes but won't handel like a 3 series just be an understeer mess.

[@bigpaul4450]

This guy is so soothing to listen to

[@HighPeakAutos]

Paul Howson Haha cheers

[@deansmith4752]

My first C class was a lemon, randomly cutting out while driving ( necessitating a restart while not being able to stop), the garage swapped it out for another and had no problems. Now looking to get a new GLC

[@menukaariyadasa5863]

Was it a w203?

[@shamjadshan3864]

I bought my c class a week ago and i am loving it 😊

[@HighPeakAutos]

Pleased to hear it

[@kdcoffice7331]

Another good video Rick

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!