Is my Mercedes-Benz C-Class at risk of theft?
Lower than last year, but still yes. The C-Class dropped from sixth to fourteenth after thefts fell 26%, and it is still the most stolen Mercedes.
- Stolen in 2025
- 826
- UK model ranking
- 14 of 20
- One theft every
- 11 hours
- Share of Mercedes-Benz thefts
- 21%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class thefts in context
On average a Mercedes-Benz C-Class was stolen every 11 hours during 2025, 826 in all (1.5% of 54,830). Mercedes-Benz lost 3,992 cars in total, so this model was 21% of them. Next up the table: Vauxhall Astra, 758.
Fleet News reports C-Class thefts fell 26%, the biggest drop in the top 20. It was sixth in 2024.
What Car? ranks the C-Class 14th even though its 826 thefts are more than the cars ranked 11th to 13th. We use the published rank and count as printed.
Which Mercedes-Benz C-Classs are being taken
Year-by-year Mercedes-Benz C-Class figures were not released; our fitter judges risk from your key type instead.
Why thieves pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The C-Class is a prestige saloon and estate with high parts and export value, and Mercedes-Benz was the fourth most stolen brand of 2025.
Keyless entry is common on recent C-Class cars. A big fall in one year is welcome, but it does not mean thieves have lost interest.
Mercedes-Benz also had 3,992 thefts across the brand, so the C-Class is far from the only model at risk.
Check your own Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The C-Class fell from sixth to fourteenth, but that drop says nothing about your car in particular. Check whether the key is a keyless type, and whether the car can switch off keyless entry in its menus or through the Mercedes app.
Dual layer protection for your Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Layer one: stop it leaving
For a C-Class, an aftermarket immobiliser that has to be disarmed separately from the factory key is the most effective first layer, and keyless fobs should be kept in a pouch or switched to sleep if the car allows it.
Layer two: get it back
A certified tracker completes dual layer protection. Insurers often specify one on Mercedes models, so check the category before fitting.
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Habits that lower the risk
- Keep keys out of sight and away from the front door.
- Use a garage if you have one; many prestige cars are stolen from driveways overnight.
- Check your car's settings for options to disable keyless entry.
Local police figures
There is no Mercedes-Benz C-Class column in police data. Around Nottingham, though, officers recorded 85 vehicle crimes a month on average up to September 2026 (1,024 in a year). Nottingham figures · other towns
Mercedes-Benz C-Class theft questions
Is the Mercedes C-Class still a theft target?
Yes. DVLA figures obtained by What Car? recorded 826 C-Class thefts in 2025. That was a 26% fall according to Fleet News, but it stayed in the top 20.
How many Mercedes cars were stolen in 2025?
3,992 across the brand, fourth behind Ford, BMW and Toyota.
Protect your Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class figures: DVLA 2025 records (FOI) via What Car?; police.uk. Checked 6 November 2026. All models. Trademarks belong to their owners.