Description
Launched in 1984, the W124 continued Mercedes' tradition of producing an exceptionally well built 5 seater saloon car. With development focused on aerodynamics and safety using state of the art computer aided design, these are a classic car that can be used every day without compromise.
This 300E-24 was the top of the range model for the UK in 1990. The 24 valve 3 litre straight 6 developed 231 BHP, driven through a 4 speed automatic gearbox. This was a high spec car with the desirable 'Sportline' option with lower suspension, quicker steering and thicker anti-roll bars along with slightly wider wheels (7. 5" instead of 7"). Braking was with the same larger brake callipers as the SL500. The well off first owner added many options bringing the total cost up to nearly £43, 000. The original build spec is below.
Interior LEATHER - GRAY (268)
Paint 1 BLUE-BLACK - METALLIC PAINT (199U)
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
280 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL AND LEATHER GEAR SHIFT KNOB
412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
471 ACCELERATION SKID CONTROL (ASR)
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
584 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
600 HEADLAMP WIPER/ WASHER
650 SPORTS CHASSIS WITH 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
There is an excellent service history with main dealer services at 1k, 6k, 12k, 18k, 22k, 29k, 35k, 40k, 48k and specialist at 53k, 59k, 67k, 71k, 77k, 82k, 89k, 92k, 101k, 106k, 112k and 118k. I had the car serviced at 124k. As is common with Mercedes of this era the odometer failed, there is a documented replacement at 67, 612 miles in May 1995.
The car is in excellent condition with the exception of some bubbling to the lower front of the front wings along with some damage to the Zender front bumper. This is reflected in the price.
