The MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (2009-13) E250 5DR ESTATE 1.8 BLUEEFFICIENCY 204 EU5 AVANTGARDE TIP AUTO5 is a sizeable, premium five-door estate, aimed at buyers needing more space and comfort than a typical family hatchback. In the UK used-car market, it sits among executive load-luggers, competing with the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant. Mycarcheck.com records 14 look-ups covering seven distinct VINs, a useful but modest sample. Within those checks, average private-sale valuation was £4,400, average recorded mileage 97,000 miles, annual mileage 4,000 miles and previous keepers about 2.3. These figures describe the cars checked, not every E-Class estate for sale, so compare any individual car’s condition, history and price carefully. The E250’s petrol engine and automatic gearbox suit commuting, long journeys and family holidays, while the estate body offers useful luggage room. Avantgarde trim adds an upmarket feel, making this Mercedes a comfortable, versatile alternative to its German rivals.