The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 is a sedan produced from 2000 to 2007. It is the 2nd of 5 generations of the C-Class in our catalog.
Engines: 1.8 Kompressor (C180) (M271 E18 ML), 143 hp. Transmission: automatic; rear-wheel drive. Length 4,526 mm, wheelbase 2,715 mm, fuel tank 62 L.
Facelift: 2004. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2000–2007 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 1.8 Kompressor (C180) |
| Engine code | M271 E18 ML |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 143 hp |
| Torque | 220 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5AT 722.6 |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,526 mm |
| Width | 1,728 mm |
| Height | 1,426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Fuel tank | 62 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Kompressor (C180) | ≈ 15,075 ₸ | ≈ 10,552 ₸ | ≈ 7,538 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: chain noise when cold; camshaft errors.
Tip: Replace the chain based on condition, usually after 150k km.
What to check when buying: oil seepage at the connector.
Tip: Oil every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/50R16, 225/45R17; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
1.8 Kompressor (C180), code M271 E18 ML, 143 hp, 220 Nm.
automatic (5AT 722.6).
Fuel tank 62 l.
For 2026, about 15,075 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.