The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.1 litres and an output of 100 kW (136 hp).

The asking price is 6,900 €. That is 800 € (10%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,700 €. The estimate is based on 837 comparable cars.

The odometer reads 389,200 km, which works out at about 27,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,040 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/60 R16. The seller is T:mi Kai Juoperi, Alajärvi.

Basic information

Registration number
KRM-326
Mileage
389,200 km
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Engine
2.1 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WDD2120051A585220
maksimi.fi ID
163915
Nettiauto ID
15911083

Technical details

Power
100 kW / 136 hp
Torque
360 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
10.3 s
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
134 g/km
Last inspection
2/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 6,900 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 7,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 837 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz E, 2012) 7,600 €
  • Sold by a dealer +230 €
  • Rear-wheel drive −130 €
  • Market price estimate 7,700 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, body type: sedan, tow bar, fuel-operated parking heater.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 2/2027

About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.

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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

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
  1. Axles and suspension 18.8

    392 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Brakes 15

    313 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Chassis and body 6.3

    131 defects·All cars 1.6

    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

T:mi Kai Juoperi · Alajärvi, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
9/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Tosi hyväkuntoinen Rattivaihteella.Tuplaputket

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?

Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 6,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 7,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.

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 2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 389,200 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. 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, Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 664 € 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 205/60 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.