2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class 2.1 E220 CDI Elegance

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: E Class
• Trim: Elegance
• Version: 2.1 E220 CDI Elegance Manual RWD Euro 4 5dr (147 bhp)
• Year: 2005
• Mileage: 131,490 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.1 litres, 147 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 190 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class Elegance is advertised with 131,490 miles, approximately 34,200 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £1,499, this car is advertised £514 below the AskCar estimate of £2,013. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,935 Mercedes-Benz E Class cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 125 days. The recorded MOT expired on 2 November 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at G1 Car Supermarket in Leighton Buzzard. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £514 (25%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,013. 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 2,935 priced Mercedes-Benz E Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been on sale for at least 125 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 July 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 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 2 November 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 14 October 2025 (nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front; and 3 more) and passed 1 day later, on 15 October 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 126,127 miles, which matches the advertised 131,490 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 34,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class on AskCar.