The 1997 Mercedes-Benz 290 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 2,000 €. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 65%.
The odometer reads 608,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 701 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 43 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,180 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Pihtipudas.
The car has been for sale since 31/08/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KIA-822
- Mileage
- 608,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 201832
- Nettiauto ID
- 15957794
Technical details
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 13 s
- Fuel consumption
- 8 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 5
- Last inspection
- 12/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
Asking price: 2,000 €
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.
Check with TraficomThe 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
Sales
No previous sales.
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 279 €/yr
- Driving power tax 422 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 701 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2040 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance220 €/yr
- Comprehensive260 €/yr
- Total insurance480 €/yr
≈ 40 €/mo
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Find tyresFrequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration KIA-822?
KIA-822 is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz 290 with 608,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 2,000 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz 290 cost?
Mercedes-Benz 290 is for sale at 2,000 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 31/08/2026.
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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 608,000 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 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.
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 driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
Where is Mercedes-Benz 290 located?
The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Pihtipudas, Keski-Suomi).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,181 € per year: vehicle tax 701 €, insurance 480 €. 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 (Pihtipudas).
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.