Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2008 - )  

What's Bad

From C.J. Cuss of Cheam: "Only niggles are the lack of a decent size glovebox and the centre storage box is smaller than previously. Ok it still has foot parking brake but being my third C class I have forgotten about handbrakes by now."

The 'Command' system satnav will not take a full UK postcode and cannot be upgraded so it does, so it is useless. If MB cannot be bothered to fit satnav compatiblewith UK postcodes then DO NOT SPECIFY SATNAV as an optional extra.

What to Watch Out For

See C-Class W204

Feedback welcome

Recalls

13-10-2010: MB is recalling around 85,000 Mercedes Benz C- and E-class models in the US to fix a problem with power steering systems, the US traffic authority NHTSA said. MB told Agence France Presse that the recall is likely to be extended to other countries. The NHTSA added that a problem with the steering system's pump could lead to a loss of fluid leading to a loss of power assistance when parking. Daimler stressed that drivers retained control of the car even in the event of a power steering failure. MB said it will fix the problem in 2010 and 2011 models this month by re-tightening a faulty fitti

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Last updated 19 April 2013
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