Descrição
1991 LHD Mercedes 300TE Estate - Low Mileage - One Owner - Customized to high German specification – Collectable Classic.
The presentation of this car both external and internal is excellent. The leather upholstery is “as new”. This has always been a non-smoking car. Nor has it ever been used to transport pets or small children. The rear seats have rarely been occupied and only the driver’s seat squab has some slight evidence of usage (photo 109).
MOT valid to 12-11-2022. V5C form is in order and to hand.
Odometer: 136, 500 km (84, 800 miles)
The W124 series is considered by enthusiasts to be the best cars Mercedes ever built. In production for a record 13 years 1984/ 1997 (twice as long as any other model) and they are collectable classics.
This car is the only one of its kind in the UK and far superior to the UK model available at the time which offered few optional extras compared to the extensive list available in Germany. This was a custom order direct with Mercedes built to their highest specification for delivery at Stuttgart
i am only parting with it now because due to a recent change in my lifestyle i no longer need a car.
SPECIFICATION
"Smoke Silver" metallic bodywork paint
Cream leather upholstery and interior panels with polished walnut veneer trim
Mercedes alloy wheels (no scuff marks)
Climate Control air conditioning system
Airbags for driver and front passenger
Front seats electrically adjustable: fore/ aft - up/ down - angle of recline - height of head restraint
Orthopaedic front seat back squabs power adjusted
Roll-top Walnut Veneer Storage Console between the front seats (To replace the glove box that has to be removed for the front passenger airbag option).
Folding arm rest between the front seats
Illuminated Mirror to both sun visors
Electric slide/ tilt sunroof
Tinted windshield and windows all round
Heated rear windscreen
Electrically operated windows
Electrical adjustment to off-side wing mirror
Electrically operated child-proof locks to rear doors
Digital thermometer for outside temperature
Central locking - also closes any open windows and the sunroof.
Single-blade windscreen wiper
Headlamp washer/ wipers
Headlamp beam range adjustable to compensate for upward tilt with heavy cargo load.
Fire extinguisher
Sony radio but no antenna - Hirschman connector and wiring. For auto-aerial in the rear compartment
Rubber floor mats throughout
Anti-slam powered self-closing tailgate.
Flat cargo hold with no sill and lashing rings to the floor
Cargo safety net and roller blind cargo cover housed together in a detachable casing.
2962 cc six-cylinder in-line 12-valve fuel-injection petrol engine
Automatic gearbox
Power assisted steering
Tempomat cruise control system
ABS - anti-lock braking system.
ASD - automatic locking differential
ASR - acceleration skid control
Hydraulic self-levelling rear suspension
Catalytic convertor to exhaust system
Factory-fitted sump guard
Factory-fitted concealed towing hitch and 13-pin electrical socket for trailer plus convertor cable to 7-pin socket. (nb: The hitch cannot be mounted at present because the silencer of the replacement exhaust system runs transversally in front of the socket whereas the original silencer ran longitudinally. In due course, if it is replaced by a model mounted longitudinally the problem will be resolved. Meanwhile, the electrical socket is still accessible.)
Detachable cross-rails for the integrated roof rails
Full set of Mercedes accessories: Tool kit, wheel jack, first aid kit, warning triangle, etc
Top of the line "Gemini" alarm system retro-fitted
SERVICE & REPAIRS
The Service Logbook is available and records that all the scheduled services were carried out at Mercedes agents up to 130, 000 Km. Thereafter I have only done approx 500 Km/ year so servicing in accordance with the logbook mileages was inadequate and it has had a major "B Service" every 2, 000 km.
The spheres of the hydraulic self-levelling rear suspension were routinely changed at 120, 000 km in accordance with the service manual.
The gearbox oil and filter, the differential oil and the brake fluid were all changed at 128, 000 km.
The Pirelli P6000 tyres have good treads They are quieter and give smoother steering than Michelins and have the same life. The spare developed a small sidewall blister within the first 1000 km. Unsuitable as a running wheel but fine for limited use in the event of a flat.
The brake pads are good
The undersides of the wings are rust-free.
The Varta battery is in excellent condition as i keep it on a maintenance charger
The only noteworthy mechanical repair has been the replacement of the seals of the differential at 131, 000 km. Otherwise mostly just replacement of components that have a limited working life e. g. Front shock absorbers, water pump, alternator, a/ c compressor, engine mountings, bushes of the prop shaft universals, tailgate gas struts, exhaust system
