Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 204 C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, 156 PS, 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (2007–2011)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 (2007-2014): known problems and buying guide

  Check the M271 timing chain, the 7G-Tronic shifts and rear axle rust before paying. Ask for timing chain records.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Lift the car and check the rear axle carrier for rust. Rust that has eaten through means a repair of about 2,000 EUR (year not stated).
2. Turn the key several times. Clicking with no start, or a steering lock that stays locked, means the electronic steering lock is failing.
3. Start the engine cold and listen. A rattle that lasts a few seconds points to a stretched chain. A scanner can show codes P0016 or P0017. Ask for timing chain and tensioner records.
4. On the test drive, check for jerks when pulling away and on the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Ask for gearbox oil change records. A Mercedes scan tool (XENTRY) shows pressure deviations. Above 0.5 bar points to valve body wear.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions