Highlights
- One owner from new
- Extraordinarily low mileage
- Full service history
The Appeal
This sensational W210 E240 presents an opportunity to acquire a totally original and unmodified example of an increasingly rare and sought-after generation of Mercedes-Benz.
The winning bidder will be purchasing a car that is in spectacular condition inside and out as well as mechanically faultless. The full service history, extremely low mileage, and one-owner from new provenance mean it is almost totally unique in the market.
The History and Paperwork
- Just one owner from new
- Fully documented service history
- Serviced at 11k, 21k, 30k, 37k and 42k
- Generally kept in a dry garage
- Impressive collection of maintenance invoices
- MOT until July 2023 with no advisories
- 3 keys
- Original service book, owner’s manual, and first aid kit are present
- V5C log book present
The Interior
- No known damage to any of the interior trim, door panels, or dashboard - all are in excellent shape
- Black leather upholstery is in great condition throughout
- Steering wheel and gear lever show little to no signs of wear
- Carpets, genuine Mercedes-Benz floor mats and headlining are all in fantastic condition
- All switchgear, dials and controls are said to be in working order including the electric sunroof
- Totally original and unmodified
- Boot area is very clean and tidy and appears hardly used
- Spare wheel and original tool kit are present and have seemingly never been used
The interior of this E240 is in near-showroom condition, showing very few signs of ageing or use. Not far from being Concours-level in terms of its appearance, overall it could be described as a 9 out of 10 for condition and a 10 out of 10 for originality.
The Exterior
- Stunning, shiny silver paintwork bears only very minor blemishes from its 23 years of life
- Bodywork has no known chips, dents or significant scratches
- Glass and lights are all in perfect condition
- Chrome trim, badges and front grille are all near-perfect
- Original wheels are in excellent condition
- Tyres have plenty of life left in them
This beautiful Mercedes-Benz is in spectacular condition on the outside, having clearly been pampered its whole life. It is generally kept in a dry garage, meaning there are only very minor signs of use commensurate with the car’s age.
The Mechanics
- No known mechanical faults
- Engine starts first time hot or cold with no smoke and no oil leaks whatsoever
- Gearbox is smooth and changes faultlessly
- Car drives perfectly with excellent steering and suspension which are described by the vendor as functioning ‘like new’
- Brakes are in perfect working order
- Underside in fantastic shape
- Clean and tidy engine bay
Thanks to meticulous maintenance through the years, the vendor reports that the car is in 100% working condition with no known faults that bidders should be made aware of.
Summary
Stunning modern classic Mercedes-Benz that’s in spectacular condition on the outside, spotless on the inside, and mechanically perfect.
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