MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E280 5DR ESTATE 3.0 CDI SPORT AUTO
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E280 5DR ESTATE 3.0 CDI SPORT AUTO is a premium diesel estate: a roomy alternative to an SUV, aimed at buyers needing comfort and carrying space. In the used-car market, it sits above ordinary family estates, competing with BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant.
Mycarcheck.com recorded 123 look-ups across 42 distinct VINs, a useful sample for this older model, though not a measure of every car. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £2,500, average recorded mileage of 147,000, annual mileage of 6,000 and just over three previous keepers per vehicle in this sample.
Roomy space, automatic ease and diesel power suit families, commuters and anyone carrying luggage. Sport trim adds appeal, while the E-Class is known for a comfortable, refined drive. Against BMW and Audi estates, it offers prestige and practicality, but at this age, careful checks of service history and condition matter.
Buying a used Mercedes E-Class estate? Outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft could turn a bargain into a costly mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you commit.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 42 different vehicles, run between March 1st 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
123
Lookups
Lookups
4
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
152k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£2,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
