Highlights
- Four owners from new
- Impressive history file
- £20,000 worth of invoices
The Appeal
There is more than a glimmer of truth in statements made about the W124 E-Class Mercedes being "The last of the true Mercedes" or "Anything under 250,000 miles on the clock is barely run in" in discussions on the MB web forums. The E-Class was developed at a time when Mercedes was well-known for its over-engineering and famous bank vault build.
Particularly in estate form, the E-Class exuded an air of respectability that very few rivals could equal. Numerous body and engine configurations were available over its 13-year production period, and Mercedes continuously updated the vehicle. The brand's dedication to keeping the model up to date is clearly demonstrated by the use of the new naturally aspirated OM606 "multi-valve" engines installed in these later models.
Particularly in estate form, the E-Class exuded an air of respectability that very few rivals could equal. Numerous body and engine configurations were available over its 13-year production period, and Mercedes continuously updated the vehicle. The brand's dedication to keeping the model up to date is clearly demonstrated by the use of the new naturally aspirated OM606 "multi-valve" engines installed in these later models.
Despite its past use as a dependable workhorse, this leggy but well-kept 1995 E 300 Diesel estate is in a tidy and presentable shape. Used by a previous owner to travel long distances in comfort, the mechanical durability of this car has been enhanced by an excellent service record and comes with almost £20,000 worth of invoices to demonstrate its maintenance spending over the last 24 years. Sold with an MOT to June 2023, there is plenty of life left in this loyal steed.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1995
- 4 owners from new
- Service history with 27 stamps from new
- Over £4,700 spent on maintenance over the last ten years
- An additional £15,000 worth of historical invoices since 1999
- A handful of previous MOTs
- Current MOT until June 2023
- V5C registration document present
The Interior
- Hard-wearing blue upholstery in good condition throughout
- All dials and controls are said to work
- Boot free of heavy or pet use
- Minor discolouring on the driver's seat and wear on the bolster
- Simple yet functional dashboard free of damage with good switchgear
- Minor signs of age on the burr walnut section of the centre console
- Carpets presentable
- Pioneer WMA/MP3 player
- Electric windows and air conditioning are all functional
- Intact headlining and door cards
- Roof-mounted original baggage rack fitted
- Boot fitted with functioning roller blind
- No interior dampness noted on the day
The Exterior
- Body and floor pan solid, with decent panel fit and even panel gaps
- White paint finish positive with some touch-ups noted on the bonnet and rear wings
- Minor dent on the boot lid, otherwise the body free of damage
- Light surface corrosion on wheel arch lips
- Minor corrosion noted around the lower inside boot windows - to be treated with inhibitor
- All body fixtures look good and well fixed, with minor flaws noted on the off-side rear boot trim
- Glass and lenses in good condition, with a minor chip, noted on the off-side headlamp
- Colour-coded body trim intact with small scuff marks noted on bumpers
- Matching Michelin tyres in good shape, a new nearside front tyre fitted last year
- Alloys presentable with age-related wear
The Mechanics
- The robust six-cylinder 2996cc fuel-injected diesel engine runs well with no rattles
- The engine bay looks presentable and solid
- Starts on the button and Idles sweetly, with no reports of oil pressure or engine temperature issues
- Five-speed automatic gearbox
- Last service stamp 4,000 miles ago
- Brakes lines, anti-roll bar bracket and bearings have seen replacements
- Regularly maintained
- Said to drive tightly with no unwanted noises
Summary
With the exception of the unavoidable effects of ageing, the W124 Mercedes E 300 has relatively few flaws, and this 1995 model is an excellent illustration of how continuous maintenance and servicing enhanced the reputation of the engines' indestructibility.
When new, the Mercedes 300 was admired as a comfortable, safe, roomy and exceptionally well-built option for the upwardly mobile and it retains that desirable aura to this very day.
When new, the Mercedes 300 was admired as a comfortable, safe, roomy and exceptionally well-built option for the upwardly mobile and it retains that desirable aura to this very day.
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