On sale 9 daysOn sale 9 d
4,700 €
Private seller, Tornio, Lappi
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The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres.
The asking price is 4,700 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 5,200 €. The estimate is based on 79 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 14 days is about 27%.
The asking price has been reduced 3 times, by a total of 1,100 € from the original 5,800 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 20 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 650,000 km, which works out at about 17,000 km per year.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 14/07/2026 for 5,300 €, at 640,000 km. It is now listed for 600 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 10,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 279 € per year
- Insurance 520 € per year
- Financing instalment 73 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 800 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
The seller is a private individual, Lappeenranta.
The car has been for sale for 3 days since 14/09/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- AFE-178
- Mileage
- 650,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 3.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1988
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 71625
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 4,700 €
- Private seller · 4/7/–11/7/2026
- Private seller · 14/9/–16/9/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 5,800 € | – | Private seller |
| 11/07/2026 | 5,300 € | −500 € | Private seller |
| 14/09/2026 | 4,800 € | – | Private seller |
| 16/09/2026 | 4,700 € | −100 € | Private seller |
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. 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 petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala 9 days
Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala 3 days for sale
4/7/202629/7/202623/8/202618/9/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 5,300 € from 5,800 € (−500 €) | 640,000 km | 10 days | Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2026 | Asking price | 4,800 € → 4,700 € |
| 14/09/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala → Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala |
| 14/09/2026 | Asking price | 5,300 € → 4,800 € |
| 14/09/2026 | Mileage | 640,000 km → 650,000 km |
| 11/07/2026 | Asking price | 5,800 € → 5,300 € |
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500 € 70,000 €
7 years
1 year 7 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 73 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 279 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 279 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2010 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance220 €/yr
- Comprehensive300 €/yr
- Total insurance520 €/yr
≈ 43 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
MERCEDES E-Klass (W124) (1985–1997) · 300 (Ej Kat)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 195/65 R15 Original
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 225/55 R16 Recommended
- 215/55 R16 Recommended
- 205/60 R15 Recommended
- 205/65 R15 Recommended
- 185/65 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration AFE-178?
AFE-178 is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 with 650,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 4,700 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz 300 cost?
Mercedes-Benz 300 is for sale at 4,700 €.
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 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 14/09/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 1,100 € 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 14/07/2026 for 5,300 €, and it has been driven about 10,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1988.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 650,000 km.
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. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 195/65 R15.
Where is Mercedes-Benz 300 located?
The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 799 € per year: vehicle tax 279 €, 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 (Lappeenranta).
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.