Mercedes-Benz cars

Mercedes-Benz used cars

A used Mercedes-Benz car for sale is a great way into the luxury motoring world. 

There’s a wide range of body styles to suit all needs, from small hatchback nippy driving to large saloons, estates and SUVs with massive amounts of practicality.   

History of Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz AG, often referred to as Mercedes, was first established in 1926 by Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz and has since become one of the most-recognised brands in the world, not just in the automotive sector. 

Today, it's known for its luxurious vehicles, but Mercedes was responsible for creating the world’s first car powered by a petrol-powered internal combustion engine – some achievement to put on your CV. 

This was a three-wheeled car with a four-stroke engine that produced 0.75hp and was simply named the Benz Patent-Motorwagen when it launched in 1885. 

Standout Mercedes-Benz features

Used Mercedes cars are packed full of the latest and greatest tech, from 360-degree, birds-eye view parking cameras to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.  

Opt for higher trim levels and you can get a heated steering wheel, plush Nappa leather and even matching cuff links to your car. No, seriously.   

Reliability is strong too, with all models sharing parts across the range. This means these are tried-and-tested parts that will last many, many miles.  

Whether you go for petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, you’re going to get a very dependable vehicle.  

The same can be said for safety, which is strong across these models. Following their most recent Euro NCAP tests, newer Mercedes models offer high levels of crash protection.  

This is thanks to safety features such as ISOFIX child seat mounting points, automatic emergency braking (AEB) and plenty of airbags to cushion the impact in the event of a collision. 

Driving a Mercedes-Benz

For some people, one is driven in a Mercedes, but unless you’re an S-Class owner, this probably isn’t the case. Luckily for the rest of us, sitting behind the wheel of a Mercedes is a fine experience. 

Used Mercedes are great for all kinds of drivers, whether you’re just starting out or have been driving for decades. They’re comfortable and easy to live with, and they give you plenty of engine and gearbox options. 

Overall running costs are kept as low as possible across the board thanks to fuel-efficient diesel, petrol and hybrid engines.  

But if you want the lowest running costs, one of the electric EQ models is better for you because it has fewer moving parts to go wrong. 

Popular used Mercedes-Benz cars

Mercedes is lucky to have a massive range of vehicles, from lorries, trucks and cars to even Formula One racing cars. For most people, however, they’d want to pay attention to the most popular used Mercedes cars such as the A-Class hatchback or saloon, C-Class and E-Class. 

If those aren’t to your taste then there’s a whole other range of MPVs, SUVs and cabriolets, from the V-Class van to the GLC, all the way up to the most expensive G-Class. 

Mercedes also makes some all-electric options now that sit under its ‘EQ’ range, such as the EQS, EQC and smaller EQA. These are powerful and luxurious EVs that have some of the best interiors in the game, with a range of up to 450 miles.  

You should buy a used Mercedes if you’re someone who appreciates the finer things in life but also likes a car you can depend on. Whether you’re after a hatchback, saloon, estate, coupé or SUV, Mercedes has got you covered.