The 2008 Mercedes-Benz B is a front-wheel-drive estate, gas-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 85 kW (116 hp). The car is imported from the United States. Used imports of this make totalled 14,523 cars in 2023–2025, 74 of them 2008 cars.

The asking price is 4,950 €. That is 1,750 € (55%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,200 €. The estimate is based on 106 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 55%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 14 days and a private seller in about 16 days.

The odometer reads 256,719 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes.

Notable equipment:

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 980 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.

The seller is a private individual, Vaasa.

The car has been for sale for 3 days since 29/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
ZLV-716
Mileage
256,719 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Gas
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Tyre size
205/55 R16
Wheel size
16″
Tyre sets
2
Keys
2
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from the United States
maksimi.fi ID
198070
Nettiauto ID
14852453

Technical details

Power
85 kW / 116 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
Last inspection
11/2025

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

Asking price: 4,950 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 3,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 106 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz B, 2008) 3,580 €
  • Sold by a private seller −380 €
  • Market price estimate 3,200 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, fuel type: gas, body type: estate.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 11/2026

About 2 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.

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

Failures in the same model series

407 cars of the Mercedes-Benz B model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 376 defects leading to a failure, or 92.4 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. Brakes 38.1

    155 defects, All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 29.5

    120 defects, All cars 27.5

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

  3. Emissions and leaks 11.8

    48 defects, All cars 7.9

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 14.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (164). Median mileage 241,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Vaasa, Pohjanmaa 3 days for sale
29/8/202630/8/202631/8/20261/9/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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CountryPeriodAsking priceOdometer
1United Statesnot knownnot knownnot known
2Finland8/2026–9/20264,950 €256,719 km

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 247 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 215 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 462 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1880 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance220 €/yr
  • Comprehensive300 €/yr
  • Total insurance520 €/yr

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The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Mercedes B-Class (2009–2009) · 170 NGT BlueE 2.0. W245 (85kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 205/55 R16 Original
  • 225/35 R19 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 225/45 R17 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

16″
17″
18″
19″

Original wheel size: 16″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration ZLV-716?

ZLV-716 is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz B with 256,719 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 4,950 €.

How much does Mercedes-Benz B cost?

Mercedes-Benz B is for sale at 4,950 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 3,200 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 29/08/2026.

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. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 256,719 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

46.4 % of Mercedes-Benz B cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (407 inspections, median mileage 241,000 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 a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

14,523 used Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 11.8% of all used passenger-car imports; 74 of them were 2008 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Mercedes-Benz B cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, emissions and leaks. That is 92.4 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 gas and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Adaptive cruise control, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 462 € 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 205/55 R16.

Where is Mercedes-Benz B located?

The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Vaasa, Pohjanmaa).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 982 € per year: vehicle tax 462 €, insurance 520 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Vaasa).

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.