Category: Compact Executive 
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Good looking; comfortable; good selection of engines; excellent crash safety.
Not as practical as some rivals; dull cabin.
Unadventurous, but another good family-friendly Mercedes.
As an investment from new a C-Class is one of the most sensible choices in the class, returning well over 40% of its original new price after three years. Mercs are in demand as used purchases - and the prices asked, especially at main dealers, reflect this, meaning few bargains for secondhand buyers.
Used buyers should also watch out for South African 'grey' imports with low specification levels, and other cars not originally destined for the UK market. Make sure you know what you're getting.
For a while yet all the best low-mileage secondhand C-Classes will be at main Mercedes franchises, though independent specialists often have good examples.
