Highlights
- Just 3 former keepers
- Low mileage
- Original condition
- Drives brilliantly
The Appeal
Marketed as the first generation of C-Class vehicles, the W202 platform offered consumers an entry-level luxury saloon, packed with comforts and tech. The C180 is of course one of the earlier models from the lineup and now stands as quite a rare vehicle on modern roads.
This particular example has been very well preserved over the years, boasting an incredibly low mileage figure and few previous owners. Whether you’re looking for a low-mileage example to add to a collection or fancy a dependable classy daily driver, this mostly original example is an excellent choice.
The History and Paperwork
- Low mileage example
- Just 3 former keepers
- Regularly serviced
- Mercedes handbooks included
- MOT until October 2022
- V5C document present
This C180 is quite a remarkable example, having covered just 36 thousand miles across the 4 total owners. Over the years, the vehicle has been regularly serviced and maintained, as supported by the included stamped service booklet, and rather clear MOT history. Also included with the service booklet, are the rest of the Mercedes handbooks, and the V5C document ready to sign over to the lucky new owner.
The Interior
- Original interior
- Excellent condition
- Blaupunkt head unit
- Electric sunroof
Although presented as an entry-level luxury saloon at the time, this Mercedes still provides a very pleasant space for passengers. It’s bright, spacious, and comfortable, packed with wooden details and textures typically unseen in other “entry-level” vehicles. As the vehicle has covered so many miles, the interior has also been very well preserved over the years and shows very few signs of age.
The driver’s seat seemingly shows only incredibly minimal signs of use, although all seats could quite easily pass for much newer than they actually are. Carpeting, headlining and door cards follow closely, albeit showing a few small areas in need of thorough detail.
All interior trim components present themselves well, in keeping with the low mileage covered. The only obvious notable defect with trim pieces is a small crack in the wooden gear selector surrounding trim piece. All electronic instruments and controls are all believed to be in full working order, and also show minimal wear to contact points.
Overall, the interior looks fantastic for its age, showing off its original finish with very few signs of use or age throughout the cabin.
The Exterior
- Original paintwork
- Great condition
- Iconic W202 styling
This C180 shows off classic boxy W202 styling, along with its original paintwork. Despite its age, the paintwork still presents itself quite well, with only a small number of noticeable defects. As the images show, the rear bumper does show a few scuffs and marks, as does the front.
There is also an incredibly minor amount of bubbling found near the rear wheel arch trim pieces, and the expected minor chips near the front end. That being said, these marks are likely easy enough to rectify and don’t detract from the overall charm of the original finish.
Also presented in original condition, are the wheels, which show off a very impressive finish for their age. There are minor marks on the polished lips and ever so slight defects to the face of the wheels, but these are only noticeable upon close inspection. As an added bonus, the wheels are wrapped in a matching set of Toyo Proxes tyres with plenty of tread left to enjoy.
The Mechanics
- 1799cc inline-four
- Automatic transmission
- Drives brilliantly
- Regularly serviced
Buyers will be pleased to know that this C180 fires up right away, and happily performs exactly as intended. Although perhaps not known for its buckets of power, the 4-cylinder under the bonnet has certainly proven to be a dependable unit over the years and is still more than enough to keep up with modern traffic.
As the included service booklet will reflect, the vehicle has been regularly serviced and well maintained over the years, despite covering an impressively low number of miles. With no known mechanical or electrical issues to note, this Mercedes-Benz requires nothing to be enjoyed on the roads, and will likely continue to impress with its dependability for years to come.
Summary
This Mercedes presents buyers with the opportunity to own a low-mileage example of the ever-dependable C180. This Benz is in excellent condition for its age, showing off an original finish both inside and out. The car also performs brilliantly, benefitting from regular servicing and low mileage covered over the years.
Whether you’re looking for an original example of the W202 family to add to your collection, or simply fancy a classy daily driver, this C180 is a perfect choice.
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