NO RESERVE - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E240 Avantgarde V6

Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

  • Low mileage
  • Smooth V6 engine
  • A very comfortable place to be on a long journey

The Appeal

This Mercedes E240 has managed to reach more than twenty years old without breaking the 40,000 mile barrier. Being driven less than 2,000 miles a year has left it in great shape throughout. 
These quietly dependable Mercedes are renowned for their comfortable ride and the V6 petrol engine is a smooth runner. This makes the car ideally suited to long distance drives where you want to arrive fresh at your destination.
Coming with a long MOT, this Mercedes should continue to provide years of pleasant motoring, quietly getting on with the job of getting you from A to B.

95.jpg 3.62 MB

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 28th March 2001
  • MOT valid until August 2023
  • Low mileage backed up by MOT history
  • Extensive invoices for parts and servicing
  • Many MOT certificates on file
  • Seven stamps in the service book
  • Mercedes-Benz document wallet
  • Owner’s manual and other original literature
  • Purchased by the vendor in 2015
  • The vendor tells us that recent MOT advisories have been rectified

The Interior

  • ‘Anthracite’ upholstery in good condition
  • Cloth seats with patterned inserts
  • Driver’s seat in very good condition for age, thanks to the low mileage
  • Carpets clean and tidy throughout, with overmats in the footwells 
  • Walnut veneer on the dashboard, centre console and door cappings in great condition
  • Headlining said to be clean and secure
  • Spare wheel present in boot
  • All interior features are said to function as they should

The Exterior 

  • ‘Alexandrite’ paintwork in good condition throughout
  • No reported lacquer peel
  • External fixtures and fittings all present, even the prominent badge
  • Alloy wheels in great condition
  • A small amount of corrosion is visible on the front left wheel arch 
  • No reported damage or resprayed areas
  • Recently undersealed

The Mechanics 

  • 2.6 litre V6 engine 
  • Automatic transmission
  • Engine bay in clean and original condition
  • The vendor reports that the engine runs very smoothly, with no untoward noises
  • Said to be very quiet and comfortable
  • Reportedly changes gear as it should and brakes in a straight line
  • No reported leaks or smoke

Summary

Presented in the fetching colour of ‘Alexandrite’ — a precious stone which changes colour when it is moved from daylight to artificial light — this Mercedes looks very smart. 
We’re sure its next owner will enjoy adding to its low mileage in the utmost comfort. 

Notice to bidders

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.*

A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.
All bidding, buying and offers are subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Please see our FAQs here and our Terms & Conditions here

Vehicle specification
  • Year 2001
  • Make Mercedes
  • Model E240 Avantgarde V6
  • Colour Alexandrite Green
  • Odometer 38,065 Miles
  • Engine size 2597
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location Yorkshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
15 bids from 7 bidders
  • he•••• £1,500 27/11/22
  • ca•••• £1,400 27/11/22
  • he•••• £1,300 27/11/22
  • ca•••• £1,200 27/11/22
  • Jk•••• £1,100 27/11/22
  • mi•••• £1,000 27/11/22
  • mi•••• £900 25/11/22
  • Ra•••• £800 25/11/22
  • mi•••• £700 23/11/22
  • mj•••• £600 23/11/22
Message C&C Auction Team

The Gallery

The safest way to buy a classic car online

Car & Classic's secure payment system protects buyers and sellers. At the end of the auction, the winning bidder transfers payment into a third-party escrow account. Once the transfer of the vehicle is complete, both parties confirm they are happy with the sale and the money is released to the seller. More about buying with us
Safe, secure payment process

About Max Bids

The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.

Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.

Anti-sniping

Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.

Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.

Auto-bidding increments

  • If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
  • If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
    • Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
    • We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.

Bid Amount Increment
£0 to £9,999 £100.00
£10,000 to £49,999 £250.00
£50,000 to £99,999 £500.00
£100,000 + £1,000.00

Automatically outbid immediately

When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.

You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.

Matching max bids

When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.

Pre-authorisation

We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.

What are pre-bids?

A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.

Problem with your bid

Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.