On sale 76 daysOn sale 76 d
6,800 €
Kotkan Autohalli, Kotka, Kymenlaakso
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The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.8 litres and an output of 142 kW (193 hp). The car is imported. Used imports of this make totalled 14,523 cars in 2023–2025, 12 of them 1997 cars.
The asking price is 6,800 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 5,200 €. The estimate is based on 173 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 65%.
The asking price has been reduced once, by 200 € from the original 7,000 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 13 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 119,010 km, which works out at about 4,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 13/09/2026 for 7,000 €, at 119,010 km. It is now listed for 200 € less than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 600 € per year
- Financing instalment 104 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 850 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Naantali.
The car has been for sale for 4 days since 13/09/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JCB-373
- Mileage
- 119,010 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 2.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- Yes
- VIN number
- YKBM11900W0220001
- maksimi.fi ID
- 211207
Technical details
- Power
- 142 kW / 193 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 8 s
- Fuel consumption
- 9 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,450 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,970 kg
- First registration
- 18/06/1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
Equipment rating
Asking price: 6,800 €
- Private seller · 12/9/2026
- Private seller · 13/9/–17/9/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2026 | 7,000 € | – | Private seller |
| 13/09/2026 | 7,000 € | – | Private seller |
| 17/09/2026 | 6,800 € | −200 € | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing description, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
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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, Taivassalo, Varsinais-Suomi 6 days
Private seller, Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi 4 days for sale
6/9/202610/9/202614/9/202618/9/2026
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Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/09/2026 | 7,000 € | 119,010 km | 6 days | Private seller, Taivassalo, Varsinais-Suomi |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17/09/2026 | Asking price | 7,000 € → 6,800 € |
| 13/09/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Taivassalo, Varsinais-Suomi → Private seller, Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi |
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7 years
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 104 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 247 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 247 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1845 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance250 €/yr
- Comprehensive350 €/yr
- Total insurance600 €/yr
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Tyre sizes for this model
- 225/45 R17
- 205/55 R16
- 225/50 R16
- 185/65 R15
- 195/65 R15
- 205/60 R15
Wheel sizes for this model
15″
16″
17″
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration JCB-373?
JCB-373 is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C with 119,010 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 6,800 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz C cost?
Mercedes-Benz C is for sale at 6,800 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 5,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/09/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 200 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 13/09/2026 for 7,000 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 18/06/1997. It was imported to Finland as a used car.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 119,010 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. 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.
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; 12 of them were 1997 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 247 € 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 C located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 847 € per year: vehicle tax 247 €, insurance 600 €. 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 (Naantali).
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.