Highlights
- Recent import from Japan
- Attractive white over burgundy colour scheme
- Long MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
- Complete, usable classic coupe with scope to improve
The Appeal
The pillarless coupe was a clever evolution of Mercedes-Benz boxy, workaday saloon. It added the kind of understated glamour that underpins the best transcontinental GTs. Today, outside of a small coterie of enthusiasts, these practical, stylish and very usable cars are something of an undiscovered gem in the classic world.
This 1971 250CE with its fuel injected straight six 2.5L M114 engine was first registered in Japan. You may be surprised by the LHD configuration but for local buyers this was a status symbol associated with high end luxury cars like this one. It arrived in the UK earlier this year and was put through a voluntary MOT, which is passed without advisories.
Classically finished in the attractive combination of white over burgundy leather, this is a tidy and presentable W114 that retains many of its original factory features. There is scope to improve it, but with that MOT in place it is ready to use.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st September 1971
- Originally registered in Japan
- First UK registered March 2025
- One UK keeper since arriving here
- MOT to 20th February 2026 with no advisories
- Displays 41,587 kms in photos (25,840 miles)
- Due to five digit odometer we cannot guarantee the mileage
The Condition
- White paintwork with some indications of respray in photos
- Paintwork is in fair condition for age with points to note in photos
- Bodywork is straight and in fair condition for age with points to note in photos
- These include areas of bubbling to front and rear wings and doors
- Chromework appears to be original and shows only light aging in photos
- Sits on steel wheels with body colour chrome hub caps in fair condition
- Matching steel spare wheel in boot
- Lights are complete with some light age to note including passenger side headlight
- Underside shows signs of underseal and areas of corrosion to floors and other areas
- Car has passed recent MOT with no advisories for structure
- Burgundy leather interior appears to be largely original with some fade and aging
- Leather seats are presentable with some age to leather colour and surfaces
- Matching red carpets including boot area in fair condition with rubber mats to front footwells
- Dashboard and veneers in original condition with cracks to note to both but presentable
- White painted steering wheels with some cracks to note in paintwork
- Headlining appears to be original and carries light marks and stains
- Fitted with modern CD player
- No reported faults with electrics, dials, switchgear or lighting
The Mechanics
- M114 2,497cc straight six fuel injected engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- No advisories on current MOT
- No reported running or driving faults
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