Highlights

Japanese import with auction Grade 4
Registered in Ireland with technical inspection valid until October 2027
Garage-kept and regularly serviced since purchase in 2025

The Appeal

The Mercedes W124 E320 is widely regarded as one of the finest saloons of its era, pairing the build quality of the W124 platform with the smooth M104 inline-six engine. The E320 variant offers a compelling blend of performance and long-distance comfort that few contemporaries could match.

This 1993 example is a Japanese import, arriving with an auction Grade of 4 (interior Grade B). Since being purchased by the current vendor in 2025, it has been garage-kept and serviced, we are told. The Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork is reported to present well, with two small, superficial spots of rust noted for transparency. Inside, the black fabric cabin is said to have never been smoked in, with upholstery free from major tears or stains. Factory equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats, cruise control, air conditioning, and burred walnut wood trim. Prospective buyers should note that the idle speed is slightly elevated when warm, likely due to a minor vacuum leak that has not yet been addressed.

Key Information

Mileage: 103,488 km indicated
Country of registration: Ireland (imported from Japan)
Technical inspection status: valid until October 2027
Technical specs: 3.2-litre inline-six engine (M104) producing 217 horsepower paired with a 4-speed automatic gearbox
Paperwork: Japanese auction sheet and Irish registration document provided
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The Detail

Japanese import, purchased by the current vendor in 2025
Arrived with verified Japanese auction Grade 4 (interior Grade B)
Garage-kept since purchase
Initial service performed after purchase, including new oil and filters, we are told
Valve cover gasket replaced due to slight sweating
New battery and alarm recently installed, we are told
Fitted with aftermarket coilover suspension
Two small, superficial spots of rust noted by the vendor
The vendor reports the underbody is clean
The vendor states the interior has never been smoked in, with upholstery free from tears, stains, or holes
All equipment reported functional, including air conditioning, electric windows, and cruise control
The vendor states the engine and gearbox are in very good condition
Idle speed slightly elevated when warm (approximately 1,300–1,500 RPM), likely due to a minor vacuum leak not yet addressed

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