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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 9).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 Kompressor 2.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| C280 2.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| C43 AMG 4.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.