Mercedes‑Benz E, 2000, Kuopio

Registered as 4 seats, actually fitted with 5 seats

Imported from Italy and apparently built there. Better made and more unique than the conversions usually done in Finland.

Only 287,000 km and a robust 2.9‑litre TD engine

Structurally sound, a few small repairs done for the inspection

Faults: The gearbox went into limp mode once on a recent drive; fault codes were cleared and adaptations reset, after which it has worked normally. No confirmation whether the gearbox has any real fault.

The valve‑cover gasket seeps slightly; a new gasket is included.

The propshaft vibrates a little when pulling away.

Fluids have never needed topping up — everything stays where it should.

Failed inspection due to a few rust spots; these have all been welded and should no longer prevent passing inspection.

The catalytic converter has been emptied; it still passes emissions and can be inspected as it is.

Two sets of tyres: summer set on the pictured 19‑inch wheels with tyres renewed last summer; two of those tyres have recently been on another car and are a bit more worn but should be fine for inspection. Winter tyres on aluminium wheels in decent condition; some spacers fitted.

The rear silencer has been removed and the regulator modified for the feed pump, providing more than enough feed if desired.

The boot operates hydraulically and opens/closes from the cabin.

Typical roof filler/paint issues; they haven't bothered the owner and are probably not hard to repair. Other surface imperfections exist, as is common with these cars.

Periodic inspection not completed/approved

Vehicle inspection period: 7 February 2025 - 9 February 2026

Country of import: Italy

First registration in Finland: 17 June 2010

Decommissioned from traffic: Standard removal from 10 April 2026 -

The vehicle must be collected within 7 days of the auction ending unless otherwise agreed - Huutokaupat.com.