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: 96,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.6 litres, 177 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 250 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance has covered 96,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,214, but it is priced at £2,350, a difference of £864. Ask the dealer to confirm the price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 2,919 Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. Since we first spotted the advert 40 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £145. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by CarPlatform in Gateshead. 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: £864 (26%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,214. 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 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 September 2026 at £2,495. Its asking price is now £2,350, £145 less. The latest price cut was seen on 15 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 23 September 2026: £2,495
• 15 October 2026: £2,350

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 29 March 2027.

It has had 22 MOTs. The latest, on 30 March 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 96,024 miles, which matches the advertised 96,000 miles.

Similar cars

2 other 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance 2.6 petrol automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,499 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, blue. Mileage: 124,600 miles. Price: £2,495, £145 more than this car. Dealer: Luxor Motor Company in Lytchett Matravers. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-e-class-2003-1cda19ab07e3
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance, 2.6 petrol saloon, black. Mileage: 61,000 miles. Price: £1,499, £851 less than this car. Dealer: Chobham Motor Company in Chobham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-e-class-2003-3ae5481e8861