2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class 2.6 E240 Avantgarde

Price: £4,990. Above the going rate: £1,635 (48%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,355, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 2,908 priced Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts on AskCar as of 8 November 2026.

AskCar lists 3,105 used Mercedes-Benz E Class from 1,664 UK dealerships, as of 8 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: E Class
  • Trim: Avantgarde
  • Version: 2.6 E240 Avantgarde Auto RWD Euro 3 4dr (177 bhp)
  • Year: 2003
  • Mileage: 131,000 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 2.6 litres, 177 bhp
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Purple
  • CO2: 261 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Avantgarde has covered 131,000 miles. The dealer is asking £4,990, which is £1,635 above the AskCar estimate of £3,355. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,908 Mercedes-Benz E Class cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 1 day ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by BA Motor Co in Windsor. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

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Price

Above the going rate: £1,635 (48%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,355.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 2,908 priced Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class advertised 1 day ago.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 November 2026 at £4,990. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 8 November 2026: valid until 17 December 2026.

It has had 23 MOTs. The latest, on 17 December 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

Mileage at that test: 125,036 miles, which matches the advertised 131,000 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Avantgarde 2.6 petrol automatic saloon is for sale at UK dealers, as of 8 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Avantgarde, 2.6 petrol saloon, blue. Mileage: 55,000 miles. Price: £4,950, the same price as this car. Dealer: Elite Car Sales in Croydon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-e-class-2003-7eafce8dd148

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