2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class consumer reviews

I am still driving this car after 11 years. I spent about $2200 on average per year to fix or replace this thing. Still drives good, far more expensive that I would like it to be.

2008 C300...We've had the car since November 2019...purchased it with 36k miles or so(?), but either way, it's not December 2023 & we're just about to turn 70k miles. The overall body style is still in vogue IMO, & unless you know these cars, you'd never know it's an '08 model. We had some sort of "issue" with the plugs or coils(?), but no other mechanical issues. Obviously you don't want a Benz d'ship fixing the car unlesss $$$ is no issue. The repair was not any higher than any other model car. A few cosmetic issues that aren't worth the mention...2 or 3 of the directional louvers for the air/heat don't work...to direct the air flow though, it's just a matter of using a pen or s/thing to push them over a wee bit. Again, nothing to bark about. The glovebox has SOME sort of a broken part in it, where if you open it w/o holding on to it, it kind of "pops" off the track or s/thing. We keep it locked, & know when it's opened, to just hold on to it. Again, no real issue per say. The two rails on the top of the car that have these small "pop up" portions where you could I guess mount a luggage rack to the top has had the clear coat peel off. It looked HORRIFIC, but I simply purchased some 3M vinyl pieces (made for the car) & covered both sides for I think it was maybe $35 or so(?). I did that just 3 weeks ago. Lastly, the wheel center caps have peeled or w/ever & looked like the dickens. Again, don't even THINK about getting so-called "GENUINE" OEM caps (what a joke!)...I got 4 caps online off Ebay for maybe $18 or so. You can choose any of the designs & colors, & they're IDENTICAL to the so-called "GENUINE" stuff, SMH. The car is spirited...great get up & go...handles like a sports car...great visibility with no real blind spots, & the interior is in just as good condition as the exterior. There may be nicer ones out there, but this car is GORGEOUS & doesn't show it's age at all. Oh...I had the blower motor replaced 2 wks ago. Need I tell you, do NOT get Benz to fix it, ORRRRRRRR get the part from them! I bought both the blower motor AND the resistor from carparts.com for $110 & Benz wanted to charge me over $300(?) for the blower motor itself! LOL...what a joke. Ha, I had a Craigslist mobile mechanic replace 'em both for $120. I could have sent the blower motor back for a refund, as I only needed the resistor but I told the mechanic, "Hey, while you're right there, go ahead & replace the blower motor too".

I have owned this Vielcle for 3 years, My expenses each year range about a thousand, think it's a little high, but the car is a nice car. Also, why do I have to pay for the cabin filter inside the car. I ask now if Mercedes will send me a coupon for to get that taken care of. Thank you

Worst driving car I’ve ever owned I have had for 2 years and it’s only driven a week maybe it’s sad I have over 30 k the car an need it’s still in limp home mode it’s a joke xxxx Mercedes Benz they won’t help me at all last time I took too shop it 4k to get out that same day I was stranded on the side of the road cause the fuel pump went out so NOT BUT ONE OF THESE JUNK LEMONS

i love my car how ever the rear sub frame falling apart after having the whole front end replaced and the air bag recall im scared to drive it not to mention the fact i cant !! im paying the bank for it to sit in my driveway till i get the 4000 00 to replace the subframe !

The car met and exceeded all my needs and i was very surprised by how reliable it has been, the performance was a lot more than i expected along with the handling, i absolutely loved the gas mileage on long runs

This car met all my needs; compact size, sporty, powerful, comfortable, easy to drive and very roomy... and very very stylish! I Loved, Loved it!

It's been a great car and I really don't want to sell it but we need the money. I know whoever buys this car is gonna love it because it's the nicest car I've ever driven. It feels like your one with the road.

Great driving good MOG. Love my Benz. Drove to Arizona had no issues. Everything works great. I wold recommend one of these cars for anyone looking.

This car is fun to drive and looks great! You will enjoy the classic Mercedes Benz style and features that make for the best driving experience!