Description
1991 Mercedes-Benz (S124) 230TE Estate Auto (7-Seater)
Only 85k Miles - FSH (30+ Stamps) - Factory Behr AC (Converted to R134a) - Cruise Control - MB Tex
A Sought After Pre'92 W124 - Now In It's 33rd Year
Beautiful 512 Almandine Red - 178 Grey MB-Tex Interior
An Ex Channel Islands Car in Superb Condition - One The Best W124 Estates Available
THE CAR
Date of Registration: 20/ 08/ 1991 (Jersey) (UK Mainland 16/ 05/ 2017)
VRM: J149 AUX
MOT Expiry: 8th May 2025 (No Advisories)
Mileage: 85, 350 Miles
Previous Keepers on V5: 3
HPI Status: 100% Clear (report included)
Service History: FSH 30 Stamps(12 x MB/ 4 x Specialist/ 14 x Independent) + Large A4 File of Invoices/ Supporting Documentation
Last Service: at 85, 341 Miles (June 2024)
Preparation Work Carried Out:
Full service as follows:
* Oil/ Filter
* Air Filter
* Spark Plugs
* Brake Fluid replaced
* Brakes Stripped/ Cleaned/ Rebuilt
Other Work Done:
* NSF Suspension Top Mount replaced
* OSF Suspension Top Mount replaced
* Front Shock Absorber Boots & Bump Stops replaced
* NS Bottom Ball Joint replaced
* OS Steering Arm replaced
* Front Anti Roll Bar mounts & bushes refitted
* Several Power Steering pipes replaced
* Power Steering fluid flushed & replaced
* Power Steering filter replaced
* Front propshaft rubber coupling replaced
* Propshaft centre bearing replaced
* Rear probshaft rubber coupling replaced
* Both Self leveling struts replaced
* Self leveling fluid replaced
* Rocker cover gasket replaced
* Air Cleaner Housing replaced
* Bonnet repainted due to stonechips & bird lime staining
* Outside temperature gauge LCD screen replaced
* ISO Radio Loom properly installed (Soldered & Heat Shrinked)
* Continental "Retro" TR7412UB-OR Radio with Bluetooth/ Aux/ USB unit fitted
* Front Speakers Replaced (ASX QE-120)
* 4 Wheel Tracked
* Various fuel lines replaced
* Rear exhaust rubbers replaced
FEATURES
MB-Tex Interior
ABS
Factory Behr Aircon - Properly Converted to R134a at a cost of over £1000
Cruise Control
Front Armrest
Front & Rear Headrests
Seven Seat Option
Electric Windows
Central Locking
Electric Tilting/ Sliding Sunroof
Power Steering
Electric/ Heated Mirrors
Load Adjustable Headlamps
Front Fog Lamps
Continental "Retro" TR7412UB-OR Radio with USB, Aux & Bluetooth
Electric Aerial
Self Leveling Suspension (SLS)
Soft Close Tailgate
Integrated Load Cover/ Guard
MB Grey Ribbed Mats
MB 15-Hole Alloy Wheels with Goodyear Tyres (Spare unused)
Tool Kit, First Aid Kit & Warning Triangle all present
GENERAL DATA
FIN WDB1240832F190971
Model 230 TE
Engine 102982 22 211752
Transmission 722408 03 077024
Order Number 0 1 537 27380
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN
Interior MB-TEX - GRAY (178)
Paint 1 ALMANDINE RED METALLIC (512U)
Approx. Build Date 1991-06
CODE DESCRIPTION
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
300 STORAGE BOX IN FRONT TRAY
341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS
362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE)
412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
467 INSTRUMENTS WITH LETTERING IN ENGLISH
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
538 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA AND FRONT LOUDSPEAKER - WITHOUT RADIO SET
541 DOUBLE ROLLER BLIND USED AS LUGGAGE AND PASSENGER GUARD
586 BEHR AIR CONDITIONER, AND ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS FRONT AND REAR DOORS
593 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS), BAND FILTER
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
620 VEHICLES WITH CATALYST TECHNIQUE
722 BAGGAGE RACK, INTEGRATED
724 CARGO ANCHORAGE
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
812 REAR-MOUNTED LOUDSPEAKERS
844 FOLDING SEAT BENCH IN LOADING COMPARTMENT, REVERSE TO DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SUMMARY
This now very rare high specification Mercedes S124 230TE was originally supplied by Jackson's Mercedes St. Helier, and has spent the majority of its life in the milder climate of Jersey, in the custody of just one owner on the Island, before being brought over to the mainland in 2017. As such the bodywork and structure are in superb order. Also, in 2015 the car underwent major cylinder head work including timing chain, valves and a replacement head gasket, so that’s the main mechanical concern of the M102 engine already covered, and one less thing to worry about in the future.
Since 2017, It’s now had just three owners on the mainland, one being a Mercedes Club Member and retired engineer who doted on this car, and still regrets selling it. He did replace it with another W124 Estate after a year, but still misses this one.
This is a car I now know very well indeed, as I first came across it through one of my MB Club contacts in early 2021, during the later stages of the Pandemic. With some restrictions still in place, I chose to hang onto it for a while and didn’t actually sell it until 2022, when It was sold on 14th March at 63, 000 to an Optician from Lincoln, who kept it for two years, and covered just over 20, 000 miles in that time. During his tenure it was garaged, looked after properly, serviced on the dot and any issues that arose were dealt with properly by respected specialist; these including a rebuild of the fuel injection system and a further overhaul of the Aircon system. However, due to a change in circumstances, as he was setting up his own business, he decided to sell, and asked me in December 2023, if I was interested in buying it back, which I had no hesitation whatsoever in accepting, as cars like this don’t come ono the market often. I picked the car up from Lincoln two days before Christmas last year and drove it the 120 miles home; a drive, in very high winds; that challenging drive again reminded me just how good these cars are.
In the last few months, I’ve gone over this car with a fine tooth comb and addressed any other jobs that I felt needed attention; these jobs are listed further up this page. The car is now ready for the next stage of its life, whether that be as an occasional use classic or an everyday car; a task which its well capable of, the W124 Estate is probably one of the most practical cars ever made, and has the most usable load space of any estate car every made, with the exception of the Volvo 240 & 740. This is why the W124 Estate became a victim of its own success as many of these cars were abused and used as vans by tradesmen and antique dealers alike because of their unrivaled load (and people) lugging ability.
If you’re looking for one of these, you’ll soon realise decent W124’s Estates are getting rare these days, and to find an exceptional example with a specification like this is a real find. Most of these cars are now way past their best now, and the better ones that remain aren’t usually as well spec’d as this one. It’s also now widely accepted, and something specialists like me noticed years ago, that the pre-facelift W124’s are far superior in terms of quality to the later cars, and as a result are becoming very sought after.
So, if you’re in the market for what I think is the best Estate car ever made, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this one.
MTSV CLASSIC MERCEDES
MTSV (an abbreviation for Mark Taylor Specialist Vehicles) was born out an incurable and lifelong obsession for anything with four wheels on it, especially those carrying the legendary Three Pointed Star. Established by me, Mark Taylor in November 2005 when the Classic Car market was in its infancy and long before “everyman and his dog” had jumped on the Classic Car bandwagon. Specialising in Classic Mercedes from the late 1970’s, through to the 2000’s, I also frequently have the odd foray into other quality classics and sometimes even modern cars, however the qualification is always that it has to be interesting, and/ or just a little different; my theory, which has served me well so far, is that if I like it, someone else probably will!
My main specialisation is the legendary Mercedes W201 190 and Mercedes W124; I firmly believe these models were about as good as cars got in terms of sheer, teutonic quality, and believe them to be the best cars Mercedes have ever made. I’ve built up a substantial knowledge of both the W201 190 & W124 over many years, which I’m always happy to share, and have recently contributed to a W201 buying guide written by Julian Parish. I also have extensive experience of the majority of the Mercedes models within my “band of interest” namely the W116, W123, W202 & W203 C-Class, W208 & W209 CLK, W210 & W211 E-Class, W126 & W140 S-Class, R170 & R171 SLK and the R129 SL-Class. Obviously as time goes on later models are coming onto my radar too
MTSV has always, and will always focus on quality rather than quantity, and in doing so has earned, and continues to maintain an enviable reputation among its many customers both in the UK and abroad, many who are now three, four and even five times repeat customers, some of which have become good friends too. I’m also listed in the Mercedes Club Directory as a recommended business and I’ve also had several of my rarer cars featured in the motoring press too.
THE MTSV DIFFERENCE
Unlike some, I don’t just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business.
