The 1971 Mercedes-Benz L508 is a rear-wheel-drive van, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.8 litres.
The asking price is 1,150 €.
The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 300 € from the original 1,450 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.
The odometer reads 373,723 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Insurance 530 € per year
- Financing instalment 40 € per month
The seller is a private individual, Ilomantsi.
The car has been for sale for 7 days since 02/09/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- IFN-738
- Mileage
- 373,723 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.8 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1971
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Van
- Vehicle type
- Van
- Colour
- White
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 205925
Technical details
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 1,150 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 1,450 € | – |
| 07/09/2026 | 1,400 € | −50 € |
| 08/09/2026 | 1,150 € | −250 € |
Next inspection
A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
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 vans, 49.3% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (27,924 inspections, median mileage 376,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | Asking price | 1,400 € → 1,150 € |
| 07/09/2026 | Asking price | 1,450 € → 1,400 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalWhen buying from a dealer, it's worth asking for a finance quote directly from them. Before that, though, get a loan quote from Rahalaitos too: it gives you something to compare the dealer's offer against, and a way to negotiate better terms.
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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.
Tax could not be calculated: the car's emissions and weight data are missing.
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance260 €/yr
- Comprehensive270 €/yr
- Total insurance530 €/yr
≈ 44 €/mo
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The final price depends on factors such as claims history and place of residence, and is set in the quote.
Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
No ready tyre data found for this car. You can search for suitable tyres at renkaatvaihtoon.fi using the registration number.
IFN-738
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Find tyresFrequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration IFN-738?
IFN-738 is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz L508 with 373,723 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,150 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz L508 cost?
Mercedes-Benz L508 is for sale at 1,150 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 7 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/09/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 300 € below the original listing price.
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 1971.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 373,723 km.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
Where is Mercedes-Benz L508 located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Karjala (Ilomantsi, Pohjois-Karjala).
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Ilomantsi).
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.