Model year guide

2002 Mercedes-benz C 230

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined20–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 recalls 2

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #24V874000 · manufacturer #2024120001/2/3 · 19/11/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall …

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #22V954000 · manufacturer #2023010004/5/6 · 23/12/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,000
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,000
Fuel only$20,000
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 vehicles on record

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2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 get?

The 2002 Mercedes-benz C 230 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.