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Mercedes-Benz E Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz E Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 933 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz E Class prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €88,800 | 0k km | 76 |
| 2026 | €82,950 | 0k km | 67 |
| 2025 | €67,950 | 24k km | 30 |
| 2024 | €59,850 | 44k km | 45 |
| 2023 | €51,950 | 52k km | 28 |
| 2022 | €37,950 | 98k km | 43 |
| 2021 | €34,900 | 90k km | 61 |
| 2020 | €31,850 | 114k km | 41 |
| 2019 | €26,950 | 118k km | 85 |
| 2018 | €22,000 | 135k km | 105 |
| 2017 | €18,900 | 160k km | 94 |
| 2016 | €15,450 | 195k km | 58 |
| 2015 | €12,950 | 198k km | 63 |
| 2014 | €10,500 | 227k km | 40 |
| 2013 | €8,950 | 206k km | 35 |
| 2012 | €6,950 | 234k km | 19 |
| 2011 | €7,000 | 249k km | 18 |
| 2010 | €5,000 | 250k km | 8 |
Mercedes-Benz E Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz E Classes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 82% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 63% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 60% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 55% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 50% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 50% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 47% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class fails: wheels & tyres (9.4% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (8.7% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (7.3% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.7% of tests).
Common Mercedes-Benz E Class problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 276 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 256 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€570 | 102 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€200 | 11 |
| 2.1 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 8 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
2.1 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
1.6 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mercedes-Benz E Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz E Class
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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