MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS

What this car costs to run

Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — the vehicle tax and MOT figures are exact because they are set by government; everything else is an estimate.

Vehicle tax (VED)Registered 2006, so road tax is set by this car's official CO2 figure — which is not on the listing. For a car of this age the annual rate is between £20 and £790. The exact band is on the V5C, or check the registration free on the GOV.UK vehicle enquiry service

£20–£790

FuelEstimated from engine size and fuel type, not a measured WLTP figure

£1,100–£1,500

InsuranceAssumes an experienced driver with full no-claims. Real premiums vary roughly 4x by age and 3x by postcode

£250–£700

ServicingRoutine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres

£350–£800

MOT testexactDVSA maximum; most garages charge less. The test only — 28.1% of MOTs fail and repairs are extra

up to £54.85

Estimated total a yearComponents this listing lacks the data for are excluded rather than guessed

£1,650–£3,150

Work out the exact vehicle tax with our car tax calculator, or compare fuel against electric with the running cost calculator.