2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class 2.6 E240

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: E Class
• Version: 2.6 E240 Auto RWD 4dr (170 bhp)
• Year: 2001
• Mileage: 88,995 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.6 litres, 170 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 261 g/km

About this car

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class has covered 88,995 miles. Priced at £2,800, this car is advertised £4,300 below the AskCar estimate of £7,100. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 2,924 UK dealer adverts for the Mercedes-Benz E Class, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 92 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £200. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 4 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at KC Kars UK in Derby. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £4,300 (60%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,100. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 2,924 priced Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been on sale for at least 92 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 August 2026 at £3,000. Its asking price is now £2,800, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 5 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 4 August 2026: £3,000
• 5 September 2026: £2,800

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 4 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 24 July 2025 (rear rear fog lamp not working; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; and 2 more) and passed 12 days later, on 5 August 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front lower chassis corroded not within 30cm of a mounting point ( jacking point ); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 86,925 miles, which matches the advertised 88,995 miles.