1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E (W124)

Highlights

Rare 300E with desirable 3.0 litre engine
Well equipped car with great colour scheme
Extensive paperwork folder
One owner from 1992 to 2022
Relaxing and usable luxury saloon
Long MOT to October 2024

The Appeal

The W124 era Mercedes really can be seen as the marque’s golden child. Stylish, well equipped and with the robust, longevity of a piece of agricultural machinery, whilst still retaining a lavish outward appearance and refined driving experience. The W124 gave Mercedes a reputation and a client list other brands could only dream of and still commands respect as one of the all time great automobile platforms.

With effortlessly classy exterior styling, a well appointed cabin and a variety of impeccable engines on offer, the saloon variant, is perhaps the most revered of the W124s and is seen the world over as a symbol of quality engineering and style.

With just 101k on the clock this 1992 W124 is barely run in by Mercedes standards. In a suave metallic grey over black leather specification, it's an undeniably handsome example that, as denoted by some subtle rear badging, boasts a top tier, 3.0 litre straight six engine. Impressively well presented throughout, in good original form, J274 EFU certainly makes a wonderful case for entry into the world of W124 ownership.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 20/01/1992
Supplied through Mercedes Benz of SG Smith of Croydon
Just 4 registered keepers from new
As we understand the car was originally bought as a present for the first owner’s wife, who kept the car from 1992 until 2022
Accompanied by an impressively sized history file
Mercedes book pack present with various manuals and service book present
Vast collection of previous MOT certificates dating back into the car’s early life
V5 registration document present on the current, correct J274 EFU plate
2 sets of keys with original Mercedes keyring
MOT to 13th October 2024 with advisories

The Condition

Exceptionally well presented interior space, in highly original order throughout
Incredibly high specification example
Specced from the factory in suave black leather with contrasting walnut burl trim
Leather upholstery is in truly fine form throughout, still rich in colour and notably lacking in blemishing or signs of excessive wear
Impressively comfortable seating front and rear, with the only visible sign of age here being some light patina on the driver's seat bolstering
Walnut burl trim is of a great standard throughout, with a high quality glossy shine
Four well upholstered leather door panels with wooden trim inserts
Factory electric mirrors and windows, all working well
Electronically operated factory sunroof, which opens and closes quickly and smoothly
Sony radio head unit
Interior switchgear is in fine form throughout, still clean with good quality graphics and labelling
Well fitting contrasting grey headliner
Well sized carpeted boot area, in good clean form, with spare wheel and tool set residing under the carpet floor panel
Front and rear foldable arm rests
Original Mercedes Benz first aid kit still present
Original Mercedes Benz black floor mats
Plush black carpeting throughout
The vendor informs us 1 of the 4 air vents is a bit temperamental/sticky in function
The ‘driver’s door check strap could do with replacing
Timeless, suave exterior styling
Incredibly classy in its appearance, especially in this factory colourway
Finished in a quality, Metallic Pearl Grey with contrasting dark grey “sacco” lower boards
Paintwork is of a high standard throughout, with just some minor areas of blemishing in places
Some light rust bubbling is making itself known around the rear arches of the car
There are also some minor dents around the bodywork, but this is still a wholly presentable, highly original car from an exterior perspective
Mercedes “8 hole” alloy wheels reside at all four corners
Good quality chrome trim throughout
Exterior badging, lights and glass work are of a great quality
External plastics are of a great standard
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
Original Warning Triangle
Electric aerial

The Mechanics

Mated to the a legendary 3.0 litre straight six Mercedes engine
Driveline famed for its robustness and overall engineering quality
This particular example fires into life quickly and comfortably
Engine and surrounding engine bay present in good, clean honest order
Factory power steering
The vendor reports of a wonderful regal driving experience from the Mercedes, incredibly comfortable but with good power delivery if needed
The older alarm system on the car has been disconnected, however those familiar with systems of the era will know that this is probably a good thing
The vendor suggests that the speedometer needle is slightly bouncy and there is an instrument cluster bulb out
Has recently had a new steering idler arm to rectify an MOT advisory
The underside of the car appears to be in clean, solid order

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