The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.2 litres and an output of 134 kW (182 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 532 comparable cars.

The odometer reads 212,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,390 € per year.

The original tyre size is 225/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Alajärvi.

Basic information

Registration number
MKU-497
Mileage
212,000 km
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Engine
3.2 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
154825
Nettiauto ID
15899444

Technical details

Power
134 kW / 182 hp
Fuel consumption
8 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Last inspection
4/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 7,500 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 5,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 532 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz E, 2005) 3,700 €
  • Low mileage +2,490 €
  • Sold by a private seller −390 €
  • Market price estimate 5,800 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,742 cars of the Mercedes-Benz E model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,824 defects leading to a failure, or 104.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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
  1. Axles and suspension 46.8

    816 defects·All cars 27.6

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 28.9

    504 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 12.6

    220 defects·All cars 5.2

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 15.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (687). Median mileage 399,000 km.

Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz E model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Alajärvi, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 7 days for sale
4/8/20266/8/20268/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siitä vähän ajettu W211 3litra suora kutonen myyntiin tai vaihtoon. 212tkm ajettu om648 moottori toimii moittettomasti ja öljyt vaihdettu jne kysy lisää.

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 above market price (estimated market price 5,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 212,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 48.7 % of Mercedes-Benz E cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,742 inspections, median mileage 399,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 5,335 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.6 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 104.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 775 € 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 Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Alajärvi, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.