The MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS (2000-07) C240 4DR SALOON 2.6 CLASSIC is a traditional four-door, petrol-powered executive saloon, sitting above mainstream family cars in the UK used-car market. It offers a more formal, comfortable alternative to a hatchback, with room for everyday passengers and luggage. The Classic trim keeps the appeal straightforward, while Mercedes-Benz’s badge brings a sense of prestige. With its smooth 2.6-litre engine and relaxed road manners, this C-Class suits commuting, longer journeys and small families who value comfort over sporty, low-cost motoring. It competes with contemporary BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 saloons, offering a similarly upmarket feel; buyers should expect an older premium car’s running costs and fuel use rather than modern-hatchback economy. mycarcheck.com checks cover just eight look-ups and three VINs, so figures are indicative. Average private-sale value is £900, recorded mileage 99,000 and previous keepers 1.6; annual mileage averages zero, perhaps because records are incomplete.