The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (1995-02) E240 5DR ESTATE 2.6 V6 ELEGANCE AUTO is a large, premium estate car, offering more load space than a saloon while retaining a comfortable, refined feel. In the UK used-car market it is now an older, budget-priced alternative to newer executive estates, rather than a modern family runabout. mycarcheck.com has recorded 25 look-ups covering 14 distinct VINs, a useful but modest sample. Those records show an average private-sale valuation of £500 and average latest recorded mileage of 124,000 miles. Average annual use is 5,000 miles, with about 3.3 previous keepers, suggesting many examples have had several owners and relatively light recent use; individual cars can differ considerably. Its spacious boot suits family trips and everyday duties, while automatic transmission and Elegance trim favour relaxed, comfortable journeys. Against estate rivals, its appeal is Mercedes-Benz comfort and understated character; check its condition and history carefully before buying.