The MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS SPORT COUPE (2001-08) C180K 3DR COUPE 1.8 SE AUTO is a compact, three-door premium coupé with a practical hatchback-style layout. It sits between ordinary family hatchbacks and larger executive saloons in the UK used-car market, offering Mercedes badge appeal in a smaller, more personal package. Its automatic gearbox also suits relaxed everyday driving. mycarcheck.com has recorded 450 checks covering 246 distinct VINs, a useful sample of this ageing model. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,200, average recorded mileage of 108,000 miles and about 4,000 miles driven annually. The typical car has had nearly five previous keepers, so condition and service history deserve close attention. Its coupé styling and relaxed automatic drive suit couples, commuters or buyers seeking a second car for weekends. Compared with a BMW 3 Series Compact or Audi A3, it brings Mercedes prestige, though age-related upkeep and modest economy merit consideration.