The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (1995-02) E280 5DR ESTATE 2.8I V6 ELEGANCE AUTO is a large, premium estate car, offering more room and comfort than an ordinary family wagon. In the UK used-car market, it sits among established executive estates, appealing to buyers who want generous luggage space, relaxed travel and a traditional Mercedes-Benz feel. It’s well suited to families, holiday trips and drivers who regularly carry bulky loads, while its automatic gearbox and smooth V6 make longer journeys feel easy. Compared with mainstream estate rivals, the E-Class is known for a more refined, substantial character and an upmarket cabin; age and fuel use, however, may matter to budget-conscious owners. Mycarcheck.com has only three look-ups across two VINs, so its figures are a snapshot, not a market-wide guide. They show recorded mileage of 142,000, about 10,000 miles a year, nearly five previous keepers and a £500 average private-sale valuation.