2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Tidy example of a 2008 C180K AVANTGARDE with the 1.8 Kompressor and the 5G‑TRONIC automatic, showing 226,241 km on the clock and presenting as a solid daily driver; competitively priced against similar listings. Mercedes-Benz C-class models are known for their composed ride and quality interiors, which this example delivers.
The petrol 1.8 Kompressor claims 7.6 L/100 km, making it economical for weekday commuting and long trips, while the five‑seat layout and four doors suit family and executive use. Smooth automatic shifts and a compact footprint make this C-class C180K AVANTGARDE A/T easy to park and live with as a sedan.
Located in Harmelia, Kempton Park, Gauteng — a straightforward option if you’re searching for a used C-class for sale or a petrol sedan in Gauteng. Enquire or book a viewing and test drive to assess suitability.
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Mercedes-Benz C-class safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2007 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Mercedes-Benz C-class
You can’t talk about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class without mentioning its perennial rivals: BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Volvo S60. On paper at least, the C-Class is the one you buy when you want that Stuttgart badge but don’t feel like emptying your bond account for an E-Class. Local listings tell the story — petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, all scattered across 70 used cars right now. Sure, you’ll spot all sorts of gearboxes on paper, but let’s face it, automatics rule the roost in South Africa’s second-hand market. No new cars, only pre-owned, which means R99,500 gets you a long-in-the-tooth commuter, while R1,429,900 is enough for a nearly-new piece of S-Class cosplay. The median sits at R359,900, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re after a bargain or a treat. Average mileage is 121,534 km, and the listings stretch back to 2004, so you’ll want to keep your wits about you when shopping. The C180 A/T pops up regularly in the R229,500–R429,950 bracket — it’s the affordable way into the C-Class world. If you’re after the slick new W206 shape, you’ll pay R649,950–R799,950, but they’re thin on the ground. You do get a properly revamped cabin and the sort of tech that the W205 can only dream of, and that matters. South Africans keep picking the C-Class over the 3 Series when comfort and a plush interior win out over corner-carving dynamics. In traffic-heavy Joburg or crawling through Cape Town’s CBD, that’s the smart call.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class
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Harmelia, Kempton Park, Gauteng
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