The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2002-06) E280 5DR ESTATE 3.0 V6 SPORT AUTO is a spacious, executive-class estate, offering more carrying room than a saloon while remaining comfortable for everyday driving. In the UK used-car market, it sits above mainstream family estates, appealing to buyers wanting Mercedes refinement and practical load space. The E280 pairs a smooth V6 petrol engine with an automatic gearbox, making it well suited to longer journeys, school runs and holidays. Its estate body and generous cabin suit families, dog owners or anyone carrying bulky kit. Compared with rivals such as the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant, it is known for comfort, prestige and versatility. mycarcheck.com has recorded nine look-ups across five VINs, so this is a modest sample rather than a market-wide picture. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £2,200, mileage of 124,000 and four previous keepers; average annual mileage is 6,000.