The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E200K 4DR SALOON 1.8I AVANTGARDE AUTO is a sizeable, four-door executive saloon, aimed at buyers wanting comfort and prestige rather than a small, inexpensive runabout. In the UK used-car market, it sits alongside the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, offering a traditional premium alternative for everyday driving and comfortable longer-distance family journeys too. Avantgarde trim gives the E200K a smart, well-equipped feel, while the automatic suits traffic and relaxed cruising. Its roomy cabin and boot suit commuting, business travel or family duties, especially for drivers who value a composed ride. It feels more substantial and formal than mainstream saloons of its age today. mycarcheck.com records 113 checks covering 69 cars, a useful sample; observed cars averaged 106,000 miles, 4,000 miles a year and just over three previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £1,600. These figures provide context, not a quote: condition, service history and individual vehicle checks matter when assessing any older E-Class.