Highlights
- Highly economical and incredibly well built saloon
- Engine replaced with 3.5L OM603 6cyl engine
- One former registered keeper
- Garage-kept throughout its life
- French Ccontrôle Technique valid until July 2028
- Fitted with new Michelin tyres
- Regularly serviced and maintained
The Appeal
If proof were needed that Mercedes’ diesel-powered W124 can virtually withstand Armageddon, here it is. In its 36 years, this 300D has covered the equivalent of 11 trips around the world yet it carries Controle Technique to July 2028, and it remains perfectly usable.
Its durability comes from Mercedes’ legendary OM603 engine. This car was factory-fitted with the 3L version of this 6cyl engine, but at 220,000 km received the larger, more powerful 3.5L version from the S-Class. Throughout its life it is said to have had just two keepers and always been garaged. We are told that it has recently been fitted with new Michelin tyres.
As you can see in the photos, there are signs of all this use, particularly outside. But for the buyer who wants a daily driver and values a car that wears its history proudly, that surely adds to the appeal. You could improve it, but maybe that’s not the point with this indestructible old stager.
The vendor says:
Key Information
- Mileage: 441,854 km indicated
- Country of registration: France (Bouches-du-Rhône)
- Technical inspection status: French Contrôle Technique valid until 25th July 2028
- Technical specs: OM603 3.5L six-cylinder diesel, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Limited service documentation; the vendor reports strict and regular maintenance during its time as a company car
The Detail
- Replacement 3.5L OM603 6cyl diesel engine fitted at 220,000 km
- The vendor states the engine starts instantly and runs smoothly on all six cylinders
- The vendor reports no suspicious mechanical noises
- Differential reported as noisy by the vendor, a characteristic of this particular car
- Factory alloy wheels fitted
- New Michelin tyres recently fitted
- Bonnet, rear boot lid, and rear left quarter panel require bodywork attention
- White paintwork and bodywork in generally poor condition as shown
- Reportedly original paint we are told
- Rear left area needs repainting and other areas show signs of poor repair
- Anthracite fabric interior with Zebrano wood in usable condition
- Interior wear to note in photos
- Carpet and seats reported in good condition by the vendor
- Headliner requires attention as shown
- Regularly serviced we are told
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