MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class

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2000 Mercedes Benz C Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:06.349Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006
2000: 8 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
199415
199549
19966
19973
19986
19997
20008
200114
200231
20039
200415
20055
20069

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 of 8 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, REAR TIRE FAILED (BLEWUP). TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH GOOD AMOUNTS OF TREAD. CAR, ROAD, TEMPERATURE, SPEED ALL WERE IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040316

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20010925 — SQ (closed 20020204)

SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

I 20051107 — DP (closed 20060327)

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.