The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 100 kW (136 hp).

The asking price is 3,200 €. That is 300 € (10%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,900 €. The estimate is based on 804 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 11 days.

The odometer reads 581,598 km, which works out at about 32,000 km per year. There are 975 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 453,100 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,150 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Kuortane.

Basic information

Mileage
581,598 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre sets
2 (summer and winter)
In traffic use in Finland
975 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WDB2110071B204543
maksimi.fi ID
166891
Nettiauto ID
15915109

Technical details

Power
100 kW / 136 hp
Torque
340 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
9.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
Fuel consumption
8 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
173 g/km
Kerb weight
1,640 kg
Gross weight
2,140 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,820 × 1,820 × 1,460 mm
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0183*21

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,200 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 2,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 804 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz E, 2008) 5,430 €
  • Rear-wheel drive −50 €
  • Sold by a private seller −400 €
  • High mileage −2,080 €
  • Market price estimate 2,900 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 11 days.

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.

Check with Traficom

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

Failures in the same model series

1,501 cars of the Mercedes-Benz E model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,348 defects leading to a failure, or 89.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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 43.3

    650 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 19.1

    286 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 15.1

    226 defects·All cars 4.5

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 13.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (397). Median mileage 387,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Kuortane, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 5 days for sale
11/8/202613/8/202615/8/202616/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?

Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 3,200 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 5 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

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 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 581,598 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 45.7 % of Mercedes-Benz E cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,501 inspections, median mileage 387,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,080 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 89.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 643 € 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.

Where is Mercedes-Benz E located?

The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Kuortane, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).

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.