Japanese import, garage stored, and Lanoguard treated annually during current ownership
Generously specified seven-seat estate with full leather interior
Over £5,200 spent at a Mercedes specialist in 2019
History file with Japanese and UK documentation
MOT to September 2026 with no advisories at last test
The Appeal
The S124 E-Class estate is still regarded as among the greatest Mercedes-Benz load-luggers. The silky M104 straight-six, robust build quality, and seven-seat versatility make it a genuinely usable classic, and Japanese-market examples are particularly sought after for their typically careful maintenance and for having spent their lives away from salted winter roads.
This E320 was imported into the UK in 2015 and comes with a generous specification, including full grey leather, heated and electric front seats, an electric sunroof, cruise control, an electrically adjustable wood-and-leather steering wheel, and a seven-seat configuration with a soft-close tailgate.
It has been garage-stored during the current ownership with the underbody Lanoguard treated annually, and the vendor describes it as very smooth and quiet to drive, having completed several long trips in total comfort. A major service and fault rectification were carried out by Colin Fearns' Mercedes specialist in Richmond in 2019, and subsequent maintenance has included a gearbox oil and filter change, air conditioning service, new springs with four-wheel alignment, and, most recently, a water pump replacement.
It is offered with a history file containing Japanese service sheets, a UK MOT record, specialist invoices, and documentation for both odometer unit replacements.
The vendor says:
"I'll be sad to see this classic go. The drive is super smooth and quiet, and we've made several long trips in total comfort and with plenty of comments on how lovely she is! We have a "one in, one out' rule for our small car collection, and another classic has arrived, hence the sale. It's been a pleasure owning my S124 and thoroughly enjoyable with a pointed star on the bonnet!"image.png1.97 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 104,800 miles (the odometer unit has been replaced twice, with full photo and invoice documentation available; total mileage has been calculated by the vendor accordingly)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (Japanese import)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 24th September 2026 (no advisories)
Water pump, top belt pulley, and Bosch battery replaced at the September 2025 MOT, which had no advisories
Automatic gearbox filter and oil changed in 2023
Air conditioning flushed and recharged in 2023; the vendor states it is in full working order
New correct springs fitted and four-wheel alignment carried out in November 2022
Major service and fault rectification by Colin Fearns' Mercedes specialist in December 2019, costing £5,263
Differential oil changed and regular oil changes carried out by the current owner, with invoices available
Underbody reported in fine condition and Lanoguard treated annually
Sacco panels were removed to inspect the door metal; the vendor reports the undersides of the doors were found to be in very good condition, with photographic evidence available
Small 2"x2" area of lacquer peel on the driver's door pillar and usual age-related stone chips
Bonnet has areas of surface rust, particularly around one washer jet, which has been touched in; the vendor notes it could benefit from refinishing
Varnish worn on the right side of the leather steering wheel; slight crazing to the veneer around the gearstick
ABS dash light occasionally stays on until the car has been driven for a short while
All switchgear reported in full working order
Aftermarket Kenwood DAB music system fitted
Original thick pile black over mats fitted
Selling due to a 'one in, one out' rule in the owner's small car collection
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