MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E240 4DR SALOON 2.6I V6 AVANTGARDE AUTO

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E240 4DR SALOON 2.6I V6 AVANTGARDE AUTO is a large, premium four-door executive saloon, sitting above mainstream family cars in the used UK market. Its roomy cabin, automatic gearbox and comfortable ride make it well suited to longer journeys, business travel and families wanting space.

Avantgarde trim gives this E240 a more distinctive, well-equipped feel, while the smooth V6 petrol engine offers relaxed, refined progress rather than economy-car running costs. Against BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 rivals, it is known for comfort, solid feel and understated prestige; a choice for buyers prioritising refinement today.

Mycarcheck.com has 322 look-ups across 158 distinct VINs, giving a snapshot of interest in this older model. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,400, average mileage of 100,000 and annual mileage of 5,000; cars had about 3.6 previous keepers on average. Condition and history matter at this age, especially.

Buying a used Mercedes E-Class? Outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, theft or mileage problems 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 158 different vehicles, run between February 20th 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.

322
Lookups

15
Hidden Histories

108k
Average Mileage

£1,400
Average Valuation