Highlights

Impressive retro saloon in a desirable colour scheme
Excellent working order with regular services
In current ownership since 2017
Highly original

The Appeal

Introduced in 1968, the W114/W115 is a keystone in the Mercedes-Benz repertoire. These solidly built, elegantly styled saloons gained an impressive reputation as soon as they first left Stuttgart, and have only continued to maintain that legacy to this day. Built like houses, beautifully presented, and ably powered, nearly two million were produced, and are now a highly desirable classic.

This example, presented in an impressive retro colour scheme, has been very well cared for, and is ready and raring to go.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1971
Five owners from new
In current ownership since 2017
MOT exempt, and last tested in 2017
However, the car was serviced in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Currently indicates 54,671 miles on a five-figure odometer
This has been authenticated by the car's service history
However, according to its MOT history, the car has done less than 8,000 miles since 2006
The car’s paperwork file includes:
- Original service record book
- V5C document
- Service invoices from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- A selection of invoices, dating back to 2010

The Interior

Attractive tan leather interior
Highly original throughout
Curved plastic instrument binnacle with deco dials
All instruments are clean and easy to read
Fitted with a CD-changer control unit, an older modification
Completed with a branded, leather-wrapped steering wheel with some light patina
Seats are in good order with no clear rips or tears
Door cards are very presented with only light wear
Carpets and headlining are vey well-kept
Boot is in very good order, with solid metalwork and a spare wheel

The Exterior

Impressive Tobacco Brown paintwork (colour code 423)
Extensive chrome trims with highly impressive grille
Bodywork in good order with some light dings
Paintwork is showing some visible wear with the odd scratch or chip
Some occasional signs of corrosion to the bodywork, though nothing overly severe
These are mostly isolated to the sills and lower extremities of the car
Panel fit appears tightly-knit
Chromework in good order with light patina and the occasional dent
Original branding throughout
Glasswork and lenses present well with no chips or cracks
The car is sat on its original colour-matched wheels
Shod in a full set of Cooper tyres
Underneath, the car is in excellent order
The vendor informs us that he’s regularly undertaken rust-protection sprays on the car
This has left everything looking in superb order, with no clear signs of corrosion

The Mechanics

Powered by the much-loved 2.2L M115 I4 powerplant
4-speed 722 automatic transmission
Engine bay is in good condition with some light wear
The car was last serviced in September 2022
The vendor has received no advisories at any of these services
The car has recently gone on a long journey from London to Devon with no issues
We’ve not been made aware of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
The car is reportedly starting, running, shifting and breaking with no faults

Summary

Simply majestic - this beautifully designed W115 is in fine fettle. We’re content that the colour combination is a perfect reflection of sheer 70s luxury, and we’ve no doubt it’ll turn plenty of heads out on the road.

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