Beschreibung
1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E
161, 344 Miles
26 Stamps in Service Book ( 25 Main Dealer)
Almandine Red Metallic with Black Cloth
MOT until May 2023
Recent works
Good solid, original example
Registered in May 1990, this W124 is a lovely and fair original example that hasn’t been messed around with. It has great potential, should the next owner want to improve upon a car which has been very well looked after.
The 260E is a rust free example that obviously led a very pampered early life, given the amount of times it visited Mercedes-Benz of Derby, often twice a year! The car tailed off in the last few years, being sparingly serviced/ MOT, where it was dry stored by the owners. I have photographs of the underneath (please ask)
The current speedo reads 31, 388 Miles, where it is documented in the service book that it had a genuine speedo change in 2003 at Mercedes-Benz. This is not an uncommon occurrence as they can break if you reset the trip-mileage whilst driving. It is, however, extremely rare a new unit is documented.
The car has had some recent works, to mention a new radiator and handbrake shoes. The majority of conveniences work, but there are common issues showing which can be attended to by the right enthusiast. There is a more updated radio/ bluetooth unit in place. The spare tool roll is present and a spare wheel.
Service Book History:
24/ 05/ 1990 - Pre-delivery inspection - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
12/ 08/ 1990 - 795 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
19/ 09/ 1990 - 6, 253 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
11/ 03/ 1991 - 12, 986 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
08/ 08/ 1991 - 18, 105 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
02/ 03/ 1992 - 25, 053 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
04/ 08/ 1992 - 30, 370 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
01/ 03/ 1993 - 37, 028 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
09/ 08/ 1993 - 42, 071 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
11/ 04/ 1994 - 47505 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
20/ 10/ 1994 - 54, 126 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
23/ 05/ 1995 - 60, 242 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
23/ 02/ 1996 - 65885 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
05/ 09/ 1996 - 72, 231 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
18/ 04/ 1997 - 77, 650 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
20/ 11/ 1997 - 84, 320 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
28/ 05/ 1998 - 90, 402 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
24/ 11/ 1998 - 96, 445 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
15/ 06/ 1999 - 102, 217 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
18/ 01/ 2000 - 108, 143 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
12/ 09/ 2000 - 114, 507 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
17/ 04/ 2001 - 119, 884 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
13/ 11/ 2001 - 126, 306 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
30/ 01/ 2003 - 127, 956 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby
11/ 02/ 2003 - 129, 956 Miles - New Speedometer (at Mercedes-Benz Mertrux Derby)
20/ 07/ 2004 - 138, 229 Miles - Mercedes-Benz Greenoaks
22/ 06/ 2006 - 14, 119 Miles - T & M Auto Engineers
The car runs very well indeed, on the road it is a fantastic W124, not sloppy and doesn’t have any issues with the gearbox. The car starts up well both hot and cold, goes into gear correctly and without hesitation or clunks, and drives away fine. Normal driving of this saloon is good, but could be improved upon.
This W124 had a healthy specification from new, making it quite a desirable old Mercedes to own.
240 Outside temperature indicator
280 Leather steering wheel and leather gear shift knob
300 Storage box in front tray
412 Electric sliding roof with tilting device
420 Automatic transmission 4-gear
430 Headrest in the rear, left and right
440 Tempomat (cruise control)
570 Folding armrest, front
584 Electric windows (front and rear)
600 Headlamp wiper/ washer
640 15-hole light alloy rims
The body work is again in good original condition. It has responded well to a good clean, but further improvements could be made. There are a scattering of minor marks/ dents/ scuffs as one would expect, but generally it is very good.
Notable imperfections on/ with the car:
Chip in N/ S headlight glass
Cruise control doesn’t work
Fan control/ height adjuster inoperative
Ash tray difficult to use (because of the new radio unit)
Centre console wood trim broken
Oil level light on (after MOT was done) (has had work done on this previous)
Due a major service
Alloys to be thoroughly cleaned/ refurbished
Small area of non structural corrosion on the N/ S/ R arch
The original plastic folder comes with the car, complete with the service books, some recent service work invoices, a couple of old MOTs, current V5, 3 x key
I have priced this car accordingly to what I believe is the correct value, with there being further works to carry out over time. The car is at a usable, driving stage where it can be enjoyed, and the next owner can improve upon it.
Full set of photographs: - details above
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
