Highlights

Just 47,190 miles
One family owned to 2024
Full main dealer service history
Highly original including delivery advice tag for cruise control
MOT to October 2024 with no advisories
Marque enthusiast owner
1,100 fault free miles since January

The Appeal

If any car delivers a palpable sense that the team behind it rolled up their sleeves and decided to deliver their very best, then it is the Mercedes-Benz W126. Engineering to a level that is exceptional even by marque standards, the W126 was built to be the best of the best. And it was.

Just take a look at this timewarp example. One family owned to 2024 and with barely more than 47,000 miles on the clock, it is a reminder of just how exquisitely engineered these cars were. It is original to a quite remarkable level - you’ll find the radio blanking plate in the glove box and also with the car is the original tag that hung from the rear view mirror to explain how the new fangled cruise control worked.

Alongside the powerful, durable and economical 3litre straight six there are some desirable factory options including Brazil brown leather, an electric sunroof, heated front seats and rare Blaupunkt Melbourne stereo.

The current keeper is a marque enthusiast who bought the car planning to hold onto it. A change of circumstances creates a fantastic opportunity for the true Mercedes-Benz collector.

This car comes to market with full Mercedes-Benz service history and a long MOT to October 2024. One not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1990
VIN records confirm the current specification and build date of March 1990
Three registered keepers
One family owned from new to January 2024
Acquired by the seller in January intending to keep but circumstances have changed
Bought by the original keeper as a retirement gift and used to 6,000 miles
Then inherited by his wife and sold to current keeper by his son
Always maintained by Mercedes-Benz with next service due at 54,000 miles
Thick history file of ongoing maintenance, all by main dealers
Receipts for maintenance of transmission and differential by main dealers
Supplied with its original build sheet
4 keys including valet key which is still in its original plastic protective pack
Always garaged
When seller acquired the car he reports the oil was golden and the transmission fluid red
He has replaced the power steering filter and fluid merely as a precaution
Since acquiring the car he reports 1,100 fault free miles covered
MOT to 6th October 2024 with 46,084 miles showing and one minor advisory to note

The Condition

Beautiful and original Smoke Silver (702U) paintwork in very good order
Straight and clean bodywork with no notable deterioration to report
Factory correct exterior including steel wheels with plastic hub caps
Underside presents very well with no structural advisories on current MOT
High specification W126 with some desirable factory options noted above
Brazil brown leather interior in timewarp condition reflecting very low mileage
Fitted with cruise control, electric sunroof, heated seats and Blaupunkt Melbourne stereo
Burr Walnut Root veneers in very good order as is the accompanying trim and switchgear
Original dealer plates fitted and includes radio blanking plate and cruise control hanger
All electrics are reported to work correctly including the electric radio aerial
Fitted with original factory over mats which, like carpets throughout, are well kept

The Mechanics

2,962cc M103 straight six engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Used regularly by seller over 1,100 faultless miles
Regularly and fully maintained by main dealers throughout its life
Evidence of maintenance to transmission and differential
Recent attention to power steering fluid and filter
No reported running or driving issues

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