The 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres.

The asking price is 2,000 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,200 €. The estimate is based on 129 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 11 days.

The odometer reads 325,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 780 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Nousiainen.

Basic information

Registration number
VVX-275
Mileage
325,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
1998
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
174857
Nettiauto ID
15924830

Technical details

Seats
5
Doors
4
Last inspection
6/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 2,000 €

At market price

Market price estimate 2,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 129 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) 2,350 €
  • Sold by a private seller −150 €
  • Market price estimate 2,200 €

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

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 due around 6/2027

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

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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 petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Nousiainen, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
15/8/202616/8/202617/8/2026

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 2,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,200 €).

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 15/08/2026.

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 325,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. 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 a 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 manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 296 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Mercedes-Benz E located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Nousiainen, Varsinais-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.