# Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices

> The average asking price for a used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $6,935, with 115,386 miles on average, across 55 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2008) · [all Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class.md)

- Average asking price: $6,935 (median $6,939)
- Average miles: 115,386
- For sale now: 55
- Average days listed: 106 (of 51 with a listing date)
- Price move over 15 days: -$238 on average (−2.5%); 25% of 36 cars cut their price

## 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $7,797 | 93,895 | 12 | 124 |
| New Jersey | $7,117 | 111,844 | 5 | 107 |

## Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2027.md) | $56,914 | 8 | 2,840 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2026.md) | $56,332 | 439 | 4,689 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2025.md) | $40,512 | 14,164 | 169 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2024.md) | $36,031 | 25,539 | 192 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2023.md) | $33,641 | 35,224 | 291 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2022.md) | $29,328 | 43,879 | 180 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2021.md) | $25,799 | 55,987 | 170 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2020.md) | $25,671 | 62,834 | 216 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2019.md) | $21,149 | 71,799 | 305 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2018.md) | $19,116 | 83,640 | 399 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2017.md) | $17,257 | 88,642 | 413 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2016.md) | $14,179 | 98,304 | 341 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2015.md) | $12,860 | 103,307 | 328 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2014.md) | $9,755 | 103,101 | 190 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2013.md) | $9,512 | 111,316 | 200 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2012.md) | $9,617 | 111,110 | 138 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2011.md) | $8,069 | 113,279 | 85 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2010.md) | $8,353 | 115,926 | 66 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2009.md) | $8,125 | 115,494 | 65 |
| **2008** | $6,935 | 115,386 | 55 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2007.md) | $6,022 | 111,442 | 31 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2006.md) | $4,899 | 126,396 | 21 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2005.md) | $7,243 | 111,466 | 23 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2004.md) | $6,316 | 94,860 | 15 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2003.md) | $5,453 | 108,385 | 13 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2002.md) | $6,400 | 96,581 | 13 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2001.md) | $6,265 | 78,311 | 5 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/2000.md) | $8,918 | 100,978 | 3 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1999.md) | $12,942 | 62,177 | 3 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1998.md) | $5,548 | 74,511 | 2 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1997.md) | $2,995 | 151,568 | 1 |
| [1996](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1996.md) | $30,498 | 84,460 | 1 |
| [1995](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1995.md) | $6,438 | 89,986 | 5 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1975.md) | $2,700 | — | 1 |
| [1972](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1972.md) | $21,750 | — | 1 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-c-class/1971.md) | $17,000 | — | 1 |

## Recalls · 6

NHTSA, this model year.

- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE (Mar 18, 2022): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles.  Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair.  This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Jan 10, 2017): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A."     Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above MBUSA is recalling certain 2009 C300 4Matic, C300, C350 and C63 AMG vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."    Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above MBUSA is recalling certain 2008 C300 4Matic, C300, and C350  vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (May 26, 2016): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A."     Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan and C300 4-Matic Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."    Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.     These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Feb 11, 2016): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and  R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE (Oct 27, 2015): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles.  Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS (Apr 11, 2014): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011.  In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

## Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $6,935 on average (half ask less than $6,939), across 55 cars. The cars for sale have 115,386 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs for sale?

The 51 for sale with a listing date have been listed 106 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices going down?

Over the last 15 days, the 36 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $238 on average (−2.5%), down, and 25% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare with the 2007 and 2009?

The 2008 asks $6,935 on average with 115,386 miles; the 2007 asks $6,022 with 111,442 miles, and the 2009 asks $8,125 with 115,494 miles.

### Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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