The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 96 kW (131 hp).
The asking price is 2,300 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,100 €. The estimate is based on 104 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 398,828 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026. There are 23 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Keyless entry and start
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 701 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 49 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,190 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Rovaniemi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- FOT-819
- Mileage
- 398,828 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1996
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2 (summer and winter)
- In traffic use in Finland
- 23 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WDB2100201A126671
- maksimi.fi ID
- 173952
- Nettiauto ID
- 15923785
Technical details
- Power
- 96 kW / 130 hp
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 9 l/100 km (urban)
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 4
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 220 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,560 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,060 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,900 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,800 × 1,800 × 1,402 mm
- First registration
- 28/03/1996
- Last inspection
- 12/2025
- Type approval number
- e1*93/81*0022*04
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,300 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 12/2026
About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.
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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
Sales
No previous sales.
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz E cost?
Mercedes-Benz E is for sale at 2,300 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 14/08/2026.
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 1996 and was first registered on 28/03/1996.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 398,828 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 753 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 1996 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 23 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (78.1 %). 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 automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 701 € 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 Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).
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.