Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206
from 2021
Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date below
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Safety rating
1 result · NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
American crash-test rating (NHTSA): for the American market, not automatically representative of this country
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
NHTSA could not be checked for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2026
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
American crash-test rating (NHTSA): for the American market, not automatically representative of this country
NHTSA safety rating: C-CLASS
In NHTSA's American crash test, C-CLASS (model year 2021) scores 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American crash test under the NHTSA protocol, not a universal safety score: other countries'/regions' test protocols (e.g. Euro NCAP) may produce a different rating.
NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
Insurance loss
Relative to the US average, not a failure rate
Based on American insurance claims for this model: not automatically representative of this country
No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2026
See the inspection statistics for all generations of C-Class
Go to C-ClassBuyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter
Citizens Information, checked on 05/08/2026
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Sources
- EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2026
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
- NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
- IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026