The Appeal
The W124 was a Mercedes-Benz masterclass. Crisply designed by Bruno Sacco and engineered to perfection, it cleverly played to the sober-suited, high quality aesthetic beloved of the firm’s traditional buyers whilst neatly bringing the firm right up to date.
There were a huge array of engines and trim options. A mid-period revamp involving ‘Sacco plank’ side cladding that cleverly updated the handsome design.
The very reliable W124 is known for eating miles so it is unusual to discover a car like this with less than 60, 000 miles covered in 29 years. Smartly presented in dark blue metallic over cream it has clearly been cared for. Perfect as a distinctive daily driver or the basis for a shiny weekend classic, this is the practical classic you can buy with your head and your heart.
Unusual to find with such low mileage Smart and very presentable W124 ( £3, 500 + recently spent on it to recommission it and get it to the level it is now at)
Ideal as a distinctive daily or weekend classic Nice specification includes cream interior and steel sliding sunroof
Long MOT to October 2024 and recent full service including spark plugs/ new tyres, Rust treated and resprayed
New original MB Becker Radio put it* Detailed inside and outside including removal of most scrapes and scratches. Two keys and original drivers W124 manual included.
History and Paperwork
First registered 1st August 1995
MOT records show that this car has covered less than 10, 000 miles since 2007
Full details of most recent service included and also other paperworks.
Two keys included and W124 manual.
Interior
Interior in very good, highly presentable condition for age of car
Hard-wearing cream cloth interior in good condition with no visible signs of wear
Dark wood veneers in very good condition
Mercedes-Benz over mats (slight rip on drivers mat)
Twin front airbags
Dual zone temperature control
Switches and switchgear in very good condition with no visible wear to white decals
Optional steel sliding sunroof
Rear headrests can be raised or lowered from the dashboard
Electric windows and mirrors
Original plastic-rimmed four spoke steering wheel
Exterior
Very presentable, smart car that sits well on its factory alloys
Rust has been treated and sprayed
Clever ‘Sacco planks’ to the lower parts of the doors neatly update the original car’s style
Dark blue paintwork in good condition, just some minor marks to be aware of
Some chips visible on the edges of the doors
Offside rear arch scratched with light surface corrosion visible where the paint has been removed
Classic ‘Gullideckel’ factory option alloy wheels lightly kerbed but in generally very good, smart condition
Quality Firestone tyres fitted
Light scratches that have been polished out.
The mechanics
2litre fuel injected M111 4cyl engine developing 130bhp
4spd 4G-TRONIC Mercedes automatic gearbox
Strong, highly durable engine capable of significant mileages
MOT records support the displayed mileage
Summary
Handsome and durable and available in a huge range of specifications the W124 was popular with taxi drivers and captains of industry across the world.
This very low mileage E200 was nicely specified and optioned by its first owner and shows just why these cars have endured. Perfect for use as a daily driver or, with a little bit of fettling, as a classic show stopper, it is a rare opportunity to buy a solid W124 with very low mileage.
