The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 240 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.4 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 1,800 €. A private seller typically sells this model in about 11 days.

The odometer reads 169,412 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. There are 139 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland. Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 265,185 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 810 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Imatra.

Basic information

Registration number
TJY-453
Mileage
169,412 km
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Engine
2.4 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
In traffic use in Finland
139 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WDB2100611A560614
maksimi.fi ID
176677
Nettiauto ID
15927071

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Seats
5
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
245 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,520 kg
Gross weight
2,000 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,800 × 1,800 × 1,450 mm
First registration
03/12/1997
Last inspection
7/2026
Type approval number
e1*93/81*0022

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 1,800 €

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No price estimate.

A private seller typically sells this model in about 11 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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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, Imatra, Etelä-Karjala 1 day for sale
17/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz E 240 cost?

Mercedes-Benz E 240 is for sale at 1,800 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 17/08/2026.

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 and was first registered on 03/12/1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 169,412 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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 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 automatic.

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.

Where is Mercedes-Benz E 240 located?

The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Imatra, Etelä-Karjala).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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