Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (93-00) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1993 Last Updated: 17 November 2006 This excellent compact executive saloon and estate range is many people's introduction to Mercedes-Benz ownership. High standards of engineering, finish and driver satisfaction don't come cheaply, but C-Class has become common, with prices as low as £5000 for early models. Whether it merits paying a premium over German rivals such as Audi and BMW is really a question of how one values prestige. 4 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 1.5 out of 5 Safety All get ABS and a driver airbag and the passenger gets one from '95 onwards. Side bags were fitted from '97. The body didn't perform tremendously well in crash tests only scoring two out of four. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info Adult Occupant Rating 2 out of 5 Pedestrian Test Rating 2 out of 5 5 out of 5 Reliability Reliability is extremely impressive with very few problems reported. As cars get older, continued faultless performance will depend upon correct servicing being maintained. Car check problem points Body Panel repairs are costly. Paint seems to chip easily and then corrode. Engine/Gearbox Should be faultless. Other Faulty bonnet release on some early cars. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars for sale We have 12 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling