Description
1993 (pre-facelift) Mercedes-Benz (S124) 300TD Diesel Estate Auto (7-Seater)
Only 121k Miles - FSH (24 Stamps) - Essentially Two Previous Ownerss
A Sought After Prefacelift W124 - Now In It's 31st Year
Beautiful 249 Malachite Green - 068 Grey Quartz Cloth Interior
A Much Sought After Variant of the W124 Estate
Just Serviced
THE CAR
Date of Registration: 1st August 1993
VRM:L575 WDL
MOT Expiry: 8th September 2025 (No Advisories)
Mileage: 121, 114 Miles
Previous Keepers on V5: 4 (Essentially two owners as first owner had it registered to his Company, himself & his wife)
HPI Status: 100% Clear (report included)
Service History: FSH 24 Stamps (17 Main Dealer/ 7 Independant) + Large A4 File of Invoices/ Supporting Documentation + All Old MOT Certificates
Last Service: 9th September 2024 at 121, 114 Miles
WORK DONE IN PREPARATION
Service as follows....
* Oil Flush
* Oil & Filter Change
* Fuel Filters (Both Cartridge & In-Line)
* Air Filter Replaced
* Brakes Stripped/ Greased/ Rebuilt
* Brake Fluid Changed
Other Work...
Replace blower switch
Replace OS Headlamp (due to reflector faded on original unit)
Replace both front indicator units
Replace rear lamp unit
Replace number plates
Replace number plate mounting hardward and riv-nuts
Replace front number plate plinth (correct plinth for OTG equipped cars)
Replace tailgate "Soft Close" latch
Dynax UC coat inside of tailage (whilst trim panel removed)
Dynax UC coat jacking points
Dynax coat underside
Replace undertray fittings
Replace Outside Temperature Gauge unit and LCD screen
Replace several dash illumination bulbs (Dash Vents/ Gear Shift/ Heater Panel/ Headlamp Switch)
Lubricate Sunroof and adjust sunroof motor clutch
Remove & lubricate heater blower
Remove & lubricate wiper mechanism
Replace wiper plastic cover
Refit windscreen scuttle trim
Replace rear exhaust box (Tony Banks, Leeds, Longlife Stainless Custom Made)
Replace rear metal brake pipe
Replace propshaft front flexible coupling
Replace gear shifter bush
Replace all leak-off pipes
Detail engine bay
Replace battery carrier & nuts
Replace battery (Varta)
Replace bonnet insulation mat
Remove defunct CD changer and wiring
Rewire radio multiplug to ISO (properly soldered, heat shrunk and cloth tape bound)
Fit period Sony Tape/ Tuner
Clean/ replace fuses in fusebox
PDR (paintless Dent Repair) to various parking dents
Replace countless trim clips etc
Clean overmats, tailgate trim panel and boot side panels
Clean Interior
Fit MB 8-Hole type with New Uniroyal Rainsport 3 tyres
FEATURES
Driver Airbag
ABS
Front Armrest
Front & Rear Headrests
Seven Seat Option
Electric Windows
Central Locking
Electric Tilting/ Sliding Sunroof
Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Outside Temperature Gauge
Power Steering
Electric/ Heated Mirrors
Load Adjustable Headlamps
Front Fog Lamps
Sony RDS Tape/ Tuner
Electric Aerial
Self Leveling Suspension (SLS)
Soft Close Tailgate
Seven Seat Option
Integrated Load Cover/ Guard
Genuine MB Grey Ribbed Mats
MB 8-Hole Alloy Wheels with Almost New Uniroyal Rain Sport 3 Tyres (Spare unused)
Tool Kit, First Aid Kit & Warning Triangle all present
Genuine MB Ribbed Overmats
FACTORY DATA (BUILD) CARD
General Data
FIN WDB1241902F256777
Model 300 TD
Engine 603912 22 062552
Transmission 722415 03 326673
Order Number 0 3 537 62841
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN
Interior CLOTH GREY (068)
Paint 1 MALACHITE GREEN METALLIC (249U)
Approx. Build Date 1993-04
Code Description
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
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
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
547 DOUBLE ROLLER BLIND AND SUN VISORS WITH VANITY MIRRORS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT, ILLUMINATED
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
584 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
593 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS), BAND FILTER
615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L. H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS
652 8-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS
664 20 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE III
722 BAGGAGE RACK, INTEGRATED
724 CARGO ANCHORAGE
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
844 FOLDING SEAT BENCH IN LOADING COMPARTMENT, REVERSE TO DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
855 NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY
The S124 was probably the best estate car ever made (in my opinion) and very few cars have really come close since. Supplied by Esplanade Mercedes, and looked after by them for many years, this 300TD is almost the "Holy Grail"(again in my opinion) a late pre-facelift S124 with the stoic OM603 straight six 12 valve diesel in gorgeous 249 Malachite Green. I've been trying to buy this car for the last five years, but at the last moment, the owner kept changing his mind, however in May he eventually relented, and here it is now.
Although showing four previous keepers on the V5, this car has essentially had just two owners, as the first owner registered under his company, his own and his wife’s name, probably for tax efficiency reasons and what suited the tax regime at the time.
It's been serviced as required, however in the last four years its covered very few miles, so I’ve gone over the car with a fine tooth comb, as well as giving it a major service. All the work I’ve done in preparation is detailed above. The car comes with a stamped up service book containing 23 stamps, as well as large A4 lever arch file containing lots of supporting paper work, as well as every old MOT certificate going back 28 years, when the car first needed it's first MOT in 1996.
Bodywork, as you can probably see from the photos is excellent, however as with all cars this age, it isn’t perfect; there are two areas that will need some remedial work in the future, these are the near side rear wheel arch, where the bumper joins the panel, and the usual W124 place on the off side front wing leading edge, where it joins the bumper. I felt that these don’t require immediate attention just yet and as such don’t detract from the stunning appearance of this car. Other than usual minor age-related stuff, this car is just beautiful, and really does attract lots and lots of positive attention. I find Malachite Green is currently one of the most sought after colours for this era of Mercedes, and one I think really suits the lines of the Sacco era cars.
As you’d expect of a well maintained W124, this car drives superbly and as with all Mercedes Diesels of this era is so incredibly and inexplicably addictive. It’s not fast but is more than adequate and can happily sit at 70-80mph on the motorway all day long, just sipping fuel. When I bought this car I drove it 260 miles home from South Wales, and it was a cossetting and relaxing experience. I arrived home after a near six-hour journey still feeling refreshed; for a car of this age that’s quite incredible, and clearly demonstrates just how brilliant these cars are.
So, if you’ve been looking for one of these, you’ll know good S124’s aren’t exactly growing on trees, and once this one has gone, its unlikely I’ll see another like it for quite some time, if at all. Also as you would expect, I’ve had a lots of interest in this car, in fact I wish I had another ten like this! As such I’m going to have to work on a first come first served basis, and unfortunately and unavoidably there’s going to be quite a few disappointed prospective buyers.
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. To read more, see my website.
Any other questions, please feel free to contact me. I've been dealing in Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 20 years, but I'm a firstly and foremostly a true car enthusiast of many, many years, and a Mercedes Club Member, so it's always a pleasure to meet and speak to like-minded people.
Finally, I'm situated in Keighley, West Yorkshire (Postal Code Area BD21) which is approximately 11 miles from Skipton, and 20 miles West of Leeds.
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