On sale 12 daysOn sale 12 d
18,500 €
Private seller, Pyhtää, Kymenlaakso
1 / 32 Image source: J. Rinta-Jouppi
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E E 420 V8 Elegance is a rear-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 4.2 litres and an output of 205 kW (279 hp).
The asking price is 18,500 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is 6,900 € (59%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 11,600 €. The estimate is based on 133 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 14 days is about 43%.
A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 11 days.
The odometer reads 217,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 03/08/2026 for 15,500 €, at 217,000 km. It is now listed for 3,000 € more than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 313 € per year
- Insurance 850 € per year
- Financing instalment 209 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,160 € per year.
The original tyre size is 215/55 R16.
The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi (Tampere).
The car has been for sale for 26 days since 05/08/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- CPV-173
- Mileage
- 217,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 4.2 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 215/55 R16
- Wheel size
- 16″
- Keys
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 4 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WDB2102721A370280
- maksimi.fi ID
- 71221
- Nettiauto ID
- 15902592
Technical details
- Power
- 205 kW / 279 hp
- Top speed
- 243 km/h
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Cylinders
- 8
- Turbocharger
- No
- Kerb weight
- 1,665 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,290 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,100 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 01/05/1997
- Last inspection
- 6/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*93/81*0033*05
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 18,500 €
- Private seller · 4/7/–17/7/2026
- J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää · 5/8/–21/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 15,900 € | – | Private seller |
| 17/07/2026 | 15,500 € | −400 € | Private seller |
| 05/08/2026 | 18,800 € | – | J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää |
| 21/08/2026 | 18,500 € | −300 € | J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää |
Next inspection due around 6/2027
About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.
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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, Tampere, Pirkanmaa 29 days
J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää, Tampere, Pirkanmaa 26 days for sale
4/7/202623/7/202612/8/202631/8/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | 15,500 € from 15,900 € (−400 €) | 217,000 km | 30 days | Private seller, Tampere, Pirkanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21/08/2026 | Asking price J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää | 18,800 € → 18,500 € |
| 05/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller → J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää |
| 05/08/2026 | Asking price J. Rinta-Jouppi Tampere, Hatanpää | 15,500 € → 18,800 € |
| 17/07/2026 | Asking price Private seller | 15,900 € → 15,500 € |
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 209 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 313 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 313 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (2290 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance280 €/yr
- Comprehensive570 €/yr
- Total insurance850 €/yr
≈ 71 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
MERCEDES E-Klass (W210) (1995–2003) · 420
Tyre sizes for this car
- 215/55 R16 Original
- 235/40 R18 Recommended
- 235/45 R17 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 205/65 R16 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
16″
17″
18″
Original wheel size: 16″
What do the sizes mean?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration CPV-173?
CPV-173 is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E E 420 V8 Elegance with 217,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 18,500 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz E E 420 V8 Elegance cost?
Mercedes-Benz E E 420 V8 Elegance is for sale at 18,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 11,600 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 26 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 03/08/2026 for 15,500 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 01/05/1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 217,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. 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.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 313 € 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 215/55 R16.
Where is Mercedes-Benz E E 420 V8 Elegance located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,163 € per year: vehicle tax 313 €, insurance 850 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi (Tampere).
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.