Like every E-Class before it, the fourth-generation of Mercedes-Benz’s mid-size exec was a large, sturdy executive saloon with exceptional ride quality and a hewn-from-granite build. From its launch in 2002, it win a plethora of much-deserved awards.
Whether as a cosseting saloon or an ultra-useful estate, the W211 was one of the best cars of its era and today the nicest survivors are very much sought-after. This is one of them – a smart example in a good high-end specification and finished in the most popular colour of Mercedes-Benz brilliant silver.
It’s a one-owner example with less than 48,000 miles on the clock and is presented in very good condition.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
One owner car
UK V5C
MOT until February 2023
Owner’s manual and leather wallet
All original booklets
NEW MOT as of Tuesday 22.11.22 for another 12 Months
THE INTERIOR
Charcoal part-leather upholstery
No discernible wear to seat bolsters
Excellent carpets and headlining
Scuff-free undamaged door cards
Wood-trimmed cabin
Auto lights and wipers
Dual zone climate control
Radio-CD player with eight speakers
Original first aid kit
Tool kit
Excellent throughout
THE EXTERIOR
Brilliant Silver
Excellent paint and panels
Very good condition throughout
Smart five-spoke 16-inch alloys with only very minor kerb marks
Appears solid underneath with no corrosion advisories on past MOTs
Small scuff marks to rear bumper
All good lamp lenses and trim
THE MECHANICS
3.0-litre V6
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Genuine mileage
Well-maintained
The vendor reports that it drives faultlessly, and that there are no known faults or defects
SUMMARY
Good W211s are getting fewer and further between, making this well-loved example a rare beast, especially given the one owner from new provenance. It’s a car that’s not only a worthwhile future investment, but also one that you can use and enjoy every day.
A great retro-daily or future classic, with a detailed and impressive history file – with used cars being so expensive these days, an older Mercedes is a safe and likeable alternative.
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