The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.1 litres and an output of 118 kW (160 hp).
The asking price is 7,500 €. That is 1,700 € (29%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 5,800 €. The estimate is based on 694 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.
The odometer reads 488,000 km, which works out at about 41,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 3/2026 has already passed.
- Tow bar
- Power tailgate
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 852 € per year
- Insurance 600 € per year
- Financing instalment 94 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,450 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Tornio.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MLV-114
- Mileage
- 488,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.1 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Purple
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 138327
- Nettiauto ID
- 15920243
Technical details
- Power
- 118 kW / 160 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- First registration
- 13/08/2014
- Last inspection
- 3/2025
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Power tailgate
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 7,500 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.
- Private seller · 24/7/2026
- Private seller · 13/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2026 | 7,500 € | – | Private seller |
| 13/08/2026 | 7,500 € | – | Private seller |
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 3/2026, about 5 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2025.
Check with TraficomThe car was registered in Finland later than its model year, which is typical of an imported car. The inspection interval runs from the original date of first use, so it is derived from the model year. The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Failures in the same model series
2,087 cars of the Mercedes-Benz E model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,012 defects leading to a failure, or 48.5 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 18.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 15
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Chassis and body 6.3
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
The remaining 17.4 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (254). Median mileage 302,000 km.
Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz E model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2026 | 7,500 € | 485,000 km | 1 day | Private seller, Tornio, Lappi |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Tornio, Lappi → Private seller, Tornio, Lappi |
| 13/08/2026 | Mileage | 485,000 km → 488,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 13/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
- Viikko sitten vaihdettu uusi tuulilasi kun vanhasta tuli huomautus leimalla.
- 6tkm sitten öljyt+suodatin, ilmansuodatin ja raitisilmasuodatin.
- 10tkm sitten uudet jarrulevyt,palat ja käsijarruhilppeet, tukivarsia ja puslia.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?
Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 7,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 5,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 24/07/2026 for 7,500 €, and it has been driven about 3,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 13/08/2014.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 488,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 3/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 31.5 % of Mercedes-Benz E cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,087 inspections, median mileage 302,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,219 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (78.5 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz E cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body. That is 48.5 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Power tailgate, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 852 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 225/55 R16.
Where is Mercedes-Benz E located?
The car is located in Lappi (Tornio, Lappi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.