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Mercedes-Benz C-Class road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 60% of the 5 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Most used Mercedes-Benz C-Class in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 60% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (80%)
From April 2017
60% of stock
Median CO₂
127 g/km

There are currently five Mercedes-Benz C-Class models available on Motoring Today, ranging in registration from 2016 to 2024. When purchasing a used car in the UK, understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is crucial. The amount of VED you pay for a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class depends entirely on its original registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. This is because the UK operates two main VED systems based on when a car was first registered. For C-Class models first registered before 1st April 2017, VED is calculated purely on CO2 emissions bands. Cars registered from 1st April 2017 onwards, however, follow a different structure: a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard annual flat rate. There is also an additional 'premium' surcharge for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, payable for five years from the second year of registration. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, but this exemption is set to change in April 2025. Since the exact VED figure varies significantly from car to car, particularly given the 2016-2024 year span of available C-Class models, we cannot state a precise amount here. We strongly advise checking the specific VED details for each individual Mercedes-Benz C-Class listing on Motoring Today to confirm the applicable rate before making a purchase.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

80% of Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Mercedes-Benz C-Class road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in stock now — from £12,290

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Fair price

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2017 C 220 Amg Line D Auto

DieselAutomatic65,093 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£12,290
cash

Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip

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Fair price

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2017 C 200 Amg Line Premium Auto

PetrolAutomatic93,731 mi2017
£200/yr
£299/mo
£12,999
cash

CG Motorland·4.5 (210)· Leicester

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Great price

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2016 C250 D Amg Line Premium+ Auto

DieselAutomatic50,543 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£327/mo
£14,500
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham

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Above market

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2016 C 200 Amg Line Premium+ Auto

PetrolAutomatic53,634 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
Finance available on request
£16,499
cash

CG Motorland·4.5 (210)· Leicester

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Above market

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2018 C250 Amg Line Premium+ D 4matic Auto

DieselAutomatic43,163 mi2018
£200/yr
£418/mo
£18,695
cash

Maybury Car Sales·4.8 (12)· Edinburgh

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Fair price

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2024 Amg C 63 4matic Se Night Edition Premium Plus

Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic5,790 mi2024
£200/yrHome delivery
£1,286/mo
£59,999
cash

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
134–509 bhp
Power
3.8s
0–60 mph (fastest)
186 mph
Top speed
1,496–6,208 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
23–78 mpg
Fuel economy
12–288 g/km
CO₂
36 mi
Electric range (max)
£600
Road tax (VED)
23–50 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,686 mm
Length
2,016 mm
Width
1,442 mm
Height
2,840 mm
Wheelbase
1,595 kg
Weight
5
Seats
4
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
3★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (07-14) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £22,738
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
C220d [197] AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticDiesel194 bhp58.9 mpg12638
C300e AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV308 bhp40.9 mpg1245
C300e AMG Line 5dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV308 bhp39.8 mpg1545
C300d AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticDiesel261 bhp53.3 mpg13841
C300d AMG Line 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticDiesel261 bhp56.5 mpg13238
C300 AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol254 bhp41.5 mpg15539
C300 AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol254 bhp41.5 mpg15439
C200 Sport 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol201 bhp44.1 mpg14633
C200 AMG Line 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol201 bhp45.6 mpg14233
C200 AMG Line Premium 5dr 9G-TronicAutomaticPetrol201 bhp40.9 mpg15536
C220d Sport 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticDiesel197 bhp62.8 mpg12034
C220d AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomaticDiesel197 bhp58.9 mpg12538

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
A Mercedes-Benz C-Class registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Mercedes-Benz C-Classs pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is based on a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars are currently for sale?
We currently have 5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars available, ranging from model years 2016 to 2024. This information was last updated on 5 October 2026.

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