Luxury cars & SUVs · W206 generation
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It scores 68 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,242 to own, including $3,668 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Reliability
68/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,668
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$22,957
$20,202 – $25,712, estimate
Recalls
9
on record
Owner complaints
26
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DI
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (68/100) and the 2015 worst (2/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 65/100 |
| 2022 | 68/100 |
| 2021 | 51/100 |
| 2020 | 42/100 |
| 2019 | 31/100 |
| 2018 | 21/100 |
| 2017 | 5/100 |
| 2016 | 4/100 |
| 2015 | 2/100 |
No. It scores 68 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 68 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,668 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $19,242 over 5 years: $7,414 in lost value, $3,668 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,957 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (68/100) and the 2015 worst (2/100).
9 recalls on record with NHTSA.