1992 Mercedes-Benz 230CE
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Highlights
- Highly original pillarless coupe
- 2.3L M102 powerplant with 4-speed automatic transmission
- In current ownership since 1996
- In recent years has strictly been a Sunday driver
- Stored in the garage for around four years
The Appeal
Introduced in 1984, the W124 platform has become one of the most respected parts of Mercedes-Benz’ repertoire. These were a 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 highly durable 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 will no doubt prove to be a very capable daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1992
- Originally used as an Issac 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 experienced some welding
- The car currently indicates 151,714 miles
- The vendor informs us that the car has a complete 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 Interior
- Original grey fabric interior
- Seats are largely well presented with light wear throughout
- The driver’s seat has a decent-sized 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
- 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 Exterior
- Impressive blue-grey metallic paintwork with chrome trims
- Resprayed fairly recently in the car’s life
- The car has also been fitted with fresh wings
- Chroemwork in good order with some patina
- The bodywork looks in good order with some light areas of blistering
- We can’t spot any obvious dents or dings
- 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 good order
- Underneath, the car shows signs of a weld and some areas of corrosion
- However, this isn’t perforating and it still looks in solid condition
The Mechanics
- 2.3L M102 powerplant
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- The engine bay is in fair order with some areas of surface corrosion
- The car has spent around four years in storage and may need some commissioning work
- However, we’ve not been informed of any significant mechanical faults
Summary
A good, solid example of an excellent 90s car, this 230CE is a great opportunity to take on one of Mercedes-Benz's best-loved coupes.
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This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Mercedes
- Model E Class 230 CE
- Colour Black
- Odometer 151,714 Miles
- Engine size 2299
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Redcastle
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
3
bids
- matthew•••• £2,000 25/09/23
- ciaran-•••• £1,800 23/09/23
- will.po•••• £1,200 20/09/23
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