1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.2 C220 Elegance

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: C Class
• Trim: Elegance
• Version: 2.2 C220 Elegance Auto RWD Euro 1 4dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 1996
• Mileage: 71,688 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.2 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• Emissions standard: Euro 1

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class Elegance is 71,688 miles. Priced at £2,320, this car is advertised £6,320 below the AskCar estimate of £8,640. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 4,635 Mercedes-Benz C Class cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 161 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 6 May 2022, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Horsepower Motor Centre in Tonbridge. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

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Price

Far below the going rate: £6,320 (73%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,640. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 4,635 priced Mercedes-Benz C Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £2,320. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 6 May 2022; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 7 May 2021, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 67,932 miles, which matches the advertised 71,688 miles.