2.3L M102 powerplant with 4-speed automatic transmission
In current ownership since 1996
Carefully dry stored off the road for the past five years
Stored in the garage for around four years
The Appeal
Introduced in 1984, the W124 platform has become one of the most lauded chapters in Mercedes-Benz’s illustrious history. In true Teutonic fashion, these cars were comfortable, well-equipped and immensely durable, often labelled with such fantastical labels as ‘indestructible’ and ‘bulletproof’ - while we can’t quite promote that line of thinking, we can say they’re a roomy, swift and illustrative example of Mercedes-Benz at their best.
This example has been in its current ownership since 1996, and has spent the past four years kept in dry storage. It’s now ready and waiting to be returned to the road, and would no doubt prove to be a very capable daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
Built in 1992
Originally used as an Isaac Agnew demo vehicle
Only one previous owner
The DVLA records current ownership as beginning in 1996
The car has most recently had both front wings replaced and a respray
The chassis has also received welding repairs in the past
The odometer currently indicates 151,714 miles
The vendor informs us that the car has a well-documented service history
The paperwork file we can see includes:
Registration book (v5 document)
A pair of tax discs
A selection of handbooks and manuals
Original guarantee documents
The Condition
Impressive blue-grey metallic paintwork
The car has also been fitted with spare wings which are in very good order
The chromework is also in nice shape with some light patina
The bodywork looks in good condition with some localised areas of blistering
We can’t spot any obvious dents
Glasswork and lenses are free of cracks or fractures
The car is sat on its original alloys, which could do with some work
Shod in a full set of Constancy tyres, which look to be in fair order
Underneath, the car shows signs of previous welding repairs and some areas of surface corrosion
Original, well-preserved grey fabric interior
The seats are largely well presented with light wear throughout
The driver’s seat has a hole in the right-hand bolster
The door cards are clean with some wear to the vinyl
Some holes and pock-marks to the interior door handles
The car boasts an extended walnut trim which is in good order
The dashboard is clean and well-kept with original instruments in situ
We’ve been informed that one of the window motors needs attention
The carpets and headlining are in fair order with light age-commensurate wear
The sunroof is showing no signs of water ingress
Some perishing to the door rubbers
The boot is in good order with a spare wheel
Original mats and toolkit
The Mechanics
2.3L M102 four-cylinder engine
4-speed automatic transmission
The engine bay is in fair order with some areas of surface corrosion
The car has spent around five years in storage and may need some commissioning work
We’ve not been informed of any significant mechanical faults
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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