2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class — £20,268 Listing Review

Item: 2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Rating: 50
Author: Car-Search.ai

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 16 April 2026 | Rainham

£20,268

69,444 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Convertible

Listing Quality

50/100

Average

vs Market Average

+27%

Above Market

Value Retention

65/100

Slow Depreciation

Our Verdict

50 /100

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class is listed at £20,268 by Cargem in Rainham. It has 69,444 miles on the clock. At 27% above the market average of £16,004, this is priced on the higher side compared to 27 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,183/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018

Make Mercedes-Benz

Model C Class

Body Style Convertible

Colour Black

Fuel Type Petrol

Gearbox Automatic

Mileage 69,444 miles

Engine 3L

Doors 2

Seats 4

CO2 194 g/km

Euro Status Euro 6

ULEZ Compliant Yes

Road Tax £195/yr

Monthly Payment £361.71/mo

All Features & Equipment (89)

18in Alloy Wheels - AMG 5 Spoke Design Painted in High-Gloss Black7in Colour Display - High-ResolutionABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAcoustic Soft-Top - with Enhanced Climate and Noise ComfortActive Bonnet - Pedestrian Safety Measure which Detects an Impact and Raises BonnetActive Parking Assist including PARKTRONICAdaptive Brake LampsAdaptive Brake with Hold Function - Hill Start Assist - Brake DryingAIRCAP - Wind Deflector and Draught-StopAIRSCARF - Neck Level Heating SystemAmbient LightingAMG Bodystyling - Front and Rear Apron and Side SkirtsAMG Boot Lid Spoiler in Body ColourAMG Lettering in Diamond GrilleAMG Performance 4MATIC with Torque Distribution of 33-69 - Front-RearAMG Performance Exhaust SystemAMG Ride Control Sports SuspensionAnti-Theft Protection PackageArtico Leather Upper Dashboard and Beltlines with Contrast StitchingATTENTION AssistAudio 20 CDAutomatic Child Seat Recognition SensorAutomatic Seat-Belt Presenter for Driver and Front PassengerBITURBO 4MATIC Lettering on Front WingsBluetooth Interface for Hands-free FunctionCentral Locking with Interior Switch - Automatic Locking and Crash Sensor with Emergency Opening FunctionCentre Armrest - Front with StowageCollision Prevention Assist PlusDAB Digital Radio TunerDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedDual-Stage Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger - Sidebags in Front Seats - Driver Kneebag - Pelvis Bag and Windowbags for Driver - Front Passenger and Rear PassengersDynamic Select with a Choice of Driving Modes - Comfort - ECO - Sport - Sport Plus - IndividualElectric Parking BrakeElectronic Key - Chrome SurroundESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - Black with AMG LetteringFront Door Sill Panels with AMG LetteringFront Electric Windows with One-Touch Opening and Closing including Obstruction SensorsFuel ComputerFull LED Tail LightsGarmin Map Pilot Navigation SystemGearshift Paddle on Steering WheelHeadlamps - LED High Performance with Integrated LED Daytime Running LightsHeated Front SeatsHeated Windscreen Washer SystemIlluminated Glove CompartmentInstrument Cluster with Two Tube-Design Round Dials and 5.5in TFT Multi-Function DisplayInterior Lighting PackageISOFIX Child Seat Attachment Points with Top Tether in RearKeyless EntryLoudspeakers with FrontBassMemory PackageMercedes Connect Me - Standard ServicesMirror PackageOutside Temperature DisplayPerforated Front Brake Discs and Brake Calipers with Mercedes-Benz LetteringPre-Wiring for Garmin Map Pilot Navigation SystemRadiator Grille - Diamond Grille with Integrated Star - Chrome PinsRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindowRain Sensing Windscreen WipersRemote Boot ReleaseReversing CameraSeat Belts - RedSeat Comfort PackageSeats - AMG SportsSeats - Rear Split Folding 40-20-40Semi-Automatic Boot SeparatorService Indicator ASSYSTSoft Top Colour - BlackSPEEDTRONIC Cruise Control and Variable Speed LimiterSports Braking System with Larger Brake DiscsSports Pedals in Brushed Stainless Steel with Rubber StudsStatus Display for Rear Seat Belts in Instrument ClusterSteering - AMG 2 Stage Speed-Sensitive Sports SteeringSteering Column - Electronically Adjustable for Height and ReachSteering Wheel - Multi-Function with Audio and Onboard Settings ControlSteering Wheel - Multifunction Sports in Black Nappa Leather with Flattened Bottom SectionStowage - Double Cup Holder in Centre ConsoleStowage PackageSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTHERMATIC - Automatic Climate Control - Two-ZoneTinted Glass All Round - GreenTIREFIT with Tyre Inflation CompressorTop Surround of Side Windows in Polished AluminiumTrim - High-Gloss Black with Aluminium Door TrimsTwo USB Ports and an SD Card Slot in Centre ConsoleTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemUpholstery - Artico Leather Upper Dashboard and Beltlines with Contrast Stitching

Above MarketListed at £20,268 vs market average of £16,004 (+27%)

Market Low

£11,995

Market Average

£16,004

Market High

£19,990

Comparables

27 listings

Based on 27 comparable Mercedes-Benz C Class listings.

Age Depreciation

Holding Value

£380/year

Mileage Impact

Slow Depreciation

£401/5k mi

Combined (10k mi/yr)

Slow Depreciation

£1,183/yr

This Vehicle vs Model

Age-predicted: £16,889 (+£3,379)

Mileage-predicted: £16,512 (+£3,756)

Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-781/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,183/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,584/yr

Based on 84 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

Overall Listing Quality

Average — some areas could be improved.

Information & Buyer Appeal

Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?

25/25Good

Photos

49 photos

10/10

Features & key selling points

89 listed

8/8

Technical specifications

9 specs provided

7/7

Competitiveness

How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?

25/25Good

Clear pricing

£20,268

8/8

Monthly payment shown

£361.71/mo

4/4

Visual presentation

49 photos

5/5

Key selling points

89 features highlighted

4/4

Detailed specifications

9 specs provided

4/4

SEO Quality

Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated

0/25Poor

Page HTML

Not captured — cannot analyze

0/25

AI Discoverability

How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?

0/25Poor

Page HTML

Not captured — cannot analyze

0/25

How our review page compares

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