UsedCarWise
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2018 model shown · Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0

Luxury cars & SUVs · W205 generation

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 2 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $22,141 to own, including $11,363 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Compare it with another carFind one for sale

Reliability

2/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$11,363

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,286

28 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$10,812

$9,515 – $12,109, estimate

Recalls

14

on record

Owner complaints

411

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$7,394
Transmission & drivetrain$1,135
Body, glass & interior$986
Electrical system$661
Driver-assist & stability$307
Steering$255

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Before you buy

Get a vehicle history report →Check for accidents, title problems and odometer rollbacks before you buy.Compare insurance quotes →Insurance is a big part of the cost to own, and it varies a lot by car.Check used-car loan rates →Get pre-approved before visiting a dealer so you can compare their offer.

These links go to independent sites. We don't earn anything from them.

Other years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (68/100) and the 2015 worst (2/100).

YearReliability
202365/100
202268/100
202151/100
202042/100
201931/100
201821/100
20175/100
20164/100
20152/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 2 out of 100, among the least reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2022 and 2023 C-Class scored much better.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?

It scores 2 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $11,363 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost to own?

About $22,141 over 5 years: $3,492 in lost value, $11,363 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $10,812 today.

What are the best years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (68/100) and the 2015 worst (2/100).

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

14 recalls on record with NHTSA.