2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class 2.6 E240 Elegance

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: E Class
• Trim: Elegance
• Version: 2.6 E240 Elegance Auto RWD Euro 3 4dr (177 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 61,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.6 litres, 177 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 250 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance is 61,000 miles. This car is priced at £1,499, £2,646 below the AskCar estimate of £4,145. Such a large price gap is worth checking with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,919 Mercedes-Benz E Class cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 156 days ago. The advertised mileage is lower than the latest MOT reading of 64,949 miles. Ask the dealer to explain. Our latest MOT record expired on 20 August 2025. Check the current position with the dealer. The seller is Chobham Motor Company, based in Chobham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £2,646 (63%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,145. 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 2,919 priced Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been on sale for at least 156 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 30 May 2026 at £1,499. 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 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 20 August 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 29 MOTs. The latest, on 21 August 2024, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 64,949 miles. The advert says 61,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Similar cars

2 other 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance 2.6 petrol automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,350 to £2,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance, 2.6 petrol saloon, silver. Mileage: 96,000 miles. Price: £2,350, £851 more than this car. Dealer: CarPlatform in Gateshead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-e-class-2003-edc77e2ec418
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance, 2.6 petrol saloon, blue. Mileage: 124,600 miles. Price: £2,495, £996 more than this car. Dealer: Luxor Motor Company in Lytchett Matravers. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-e-class-2003-1cda19ab07e3