Description
1989 Mercedes-Benz (W124) 230E Auto Saloon
929 Nautic Blue - Blue Cloth Interior
104, 500 Miles with Full Service History
A Beautiful Example Known To Me Since 2009
Headgasket Replacement + Major Service Just Done
THE CAR
Date of Registration: 2nd March 1989
Registration Number: F42 WCX
MOT Expiry: 12 Months MOT on Sale (No Advisories on last MOT)
Mileage: 104, 554 Miles
Service History: FSH (26+ Stamps - Main Dealer/ Specialist + Large Files of Invoices + All MOT Certs)
Last Service: 30/ 08/ 2025 at 104, 554 Miles (A refresh service will be carried out on sale)
Supplied with: All Original Manuals in Glovebox Pack, unused First aid Kit, Warning Triangle, Tool-Roll, Jack.
Keys: Full Host of Keys
Previous Keepers on V5: 4 (All documented and all known to me)
HPI Status: 100% Clear
WORK DONE IN PREPARATION
Service as follows (30/ 08/ 24 @ 104, 554 Miles):
* Oil & Filter change
* Air filter replaced
* Spark plugs replaced
* Brakes stripped, greased, rebuilt
* Brake fluid replaced
* Cooling sytem flushed
* Coolant replaced
Other Work:
* Headgasket replaced
* Valve stem oil seals replaced (as a precaution whilst cylinder head was off)
* Cylinder head skimmed and tested
* Exhaust manifold replaced (original was cracked, a common issue on 89/ 90 M102 engines)
* Radiator Replaced (Nissens)
* Water pump replaced
* Thermostat replaced
* V-Belt tensioner replaced
* V-Belt replaced
* All top end gasket replaced (as part of head gasket job)
* Thermo vacuum valve replaced
* Fan switch replaced
* Fuel pressure regulator replaced
* Both front headlamps replaced (brand new parts) (due to stone chips in lens of old units)
* Bonnet & wings painted (bird lime stain in paint)
* Bonnet sound insulation replaced
* PDR (dent repair to minor parking dents)
* Battery replaced
* Speakers replaced
* Boot lid stops replaced
* Front wheel arch liners removed/ refitted, Dynax UC applied
* Front springs replaced
* Nearside rear brake caliper replaced
* Brake flexi pipes replaced
* N/ S bottom ball joint boot replaced
* Vehicle MOT'd (No Advisories)
FEATURES
ABS
Electric Windows x 4
Central Locking
Electric Tilt/ Slide Sunroof
Power Steering
Rear Armrest
Electric/ Heated Mirrors
Load Adjustable Headlamps
Front Fog Lamps
Original Blaupunkt (Pull Out) Tape/ Tuner
Electric Aerial
VEHICLE DATA (BUILD) CARD
General Data
FIN WDB1240232A905321
Model 230 E
Engine 102982 22 121852
Transmission 722408 02 710088
Order Number 0 8 537 41697
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN
Interior FABRIC - BLUE (072)
Paint 1 NAUTICAL BLUE METALLIC (929U)
Approx. Build Date 1988-11
Code Description
238 CITY DRIVE LIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
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
467 ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
470 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
584 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (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
SUMMARY
A beautiful example of the now sought after pre-facelift W124 saloon. I know this car very well indeed having bought if from the first owners back in 2009, who'd saved hard for this car, to realise their dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz, when it actually meant something, unlike today where anyone can have one if you can afford the monthly payments.
I've sold F42 WCX four times over the last 14 years. Its one of those "Peter Pan" cars that doesn't seem to age at all and drives as good as the day I bought it from Mr & Mrs Sawyer back in 2009; this is because every owner has continued with the maintenance schedule, and kept the car in tip top shape. I felt obligated to continue with the maintenance of the car, and have spent a considerable amount of time and money in it's preparation, which included a head gasket replacement. Whilst the head was off I also had it skimmed, pressure tested and new valve seals fitted as a precaution, I also did quite a lot of work to the cooling system as many components were aging so ended up replacing the water pump, thermostat and radiator too.
These pre-facelift W124's are really starting to come into their own now; I've been specialising in the W201 and W124's for almost twenty years now, and have always maintained the W124's from '88,'89 & '90 are by far the best made, the absolute sweet spot being MY 09/ 88, that is cars made between September 1988 to August 1989; F42 WCX comes from March 1989, right in the middle of that period, so I'd say its the pinnacle. There's no problems with wiring looms and the engine runs a Duplex timing chain, designed to last the life of the engine and the bodywork is made to a very high standard.
So, if your looking for a well sorted W124, with water tight provenance from the height of Mercdes-Benz heyday, this is it.
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.
