The 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.9 litres.

The asking price is 1,400 €. That is 700 € (33%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,100 €. The estimate is based on 125 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 465,000 km, which works out at about 17,000 km per year. The car was inspected 1/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 1/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,210 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Multia.

Basic information

Registration number
HMI-637
Mileage
465,000 km
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Engine
2.9 l, Diesel
Model year
1998
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
169961
Nettiauto ID
15919086

Technical details

Last inspection
1/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,400 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 2,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 125 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz E, 1998) 2,570 €
  • Fuel type: Diesel +1,040 €
  • Sold by a private seller −240 €
  • High mileage −1,270 €
  • Market price estimate 2,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, body type: estate.

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 due around 1/2027

About 5 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 1/2026.

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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 diesel passenger cars, 41.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (23,693 inspections, median mileage 336,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Multia, Keski-Suomi 1 day for sale
12/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

tammikuussa leimattu om602 manuaali paku toimiva webasto,ilmastointi ja kattoikkuna hyvin pelannut 20tkm ajellut pitkiä työmatkoja sisusta perus musta kangas, takapenkit mukaan ruostetta on ja reikiä paljon etupuskuri kaput yhet renkaat kuluneilla nastoilla hiljattain vaihettu öljyt ja suodattimet vaihot kiinnostaa mihin vaan

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?

Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 1,400 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.

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 1998.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 465,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 1/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1998 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 1,458 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 6.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 5th most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (80.7 %). 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 738 € 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 205/65 R15.

Where is Mercedes-Benz E located?

The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Multia, Keski-Suomi).

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.