The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 4.3 litres and an output of 205 kW (279 hp).

The asking price is 10,900 €. That is 4,700 € (76%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,200 €. The estimate is based on 118 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 266,000 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Premium audio
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,010 € per year.

The original tyre size is 215/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Hämeenlinna.

Basic information

Registration number
ENM-917
Mileage
266,000 km
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Engine
4.3 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
164365
Nettiauto ID
15912433

Technical details

Power
205 kW / 279 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Gross weight
2,180 kg

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors
  • Premium audio
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 10,900 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 6,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 118 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz E, 1997) 6,860 €
  • Sold by a private seller −660 €
  • Market price estimate 6,200 €

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

Cars of this model typically sell in about 9 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

The figure is the average for the whole age group, not for this model. No model-series statistics exist for this car. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme 2 days for sale
10/8/202611/8/202612/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myyntiin siisti ja hyvällä historialla oleva E430 4.3 V8. Auto on ollut viimeiset kolme vuotta omistajalla, joka ei ole ajanut talvisin ollenkaan. Sitä ennen auto on ollut pitkään Pohjois Suomessa. Viime vuosina tehtyä remonttia mm. tuulilasi vaihdettu, jakoketju vaihdettu noin 230 tkm kohdalla, vaihteisto öljyt ja peräöljyt 257tkm, pallonivel, kardaanin kumit ja laakeri, takajarrulevyt, takasatulat, palat eteen ja taakse sekä venttiilikopan tiiviste. Helmat on hitsattu kokonaan uusiksi ja ruostesuojattu. Varusteita: nahkasisusta, sähköpenkit muistilla, etu ja takapenkinlämmittimet, lasikattoluukku, xenonit, Parktronic, sähköinen takarullaverho, bose audio, automaattinen ilmastointi, sähköpeilit, vakkari ym. Kesäsinä aidot AMG vanteet CLS:n alta, uusilla kesärenkailla. Mukaan myös alkuperäiset aluvanteet, joissa 2022 paistolla lähes ajamattomat goodyearin kitkat.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?

Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 10,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 6,200 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 10/08/2026.

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 1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 266,000 km.

How common is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 1,133 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (83.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Premium audio, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 215/55 R16.

Where is Mercedes-Benz E located?

The car is located in Kanta-Häme (Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme).

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.