Description
Summary: low mileage, four previous owners, great bodywork, interior and mechanicals, luxurious drive.
This beautiful Mercedes E320 C124 (W124 Coupe) with its sunroof, pillarless sides and all windows open brings you the sensation of open-top motoring – or if you prefer, when fully buttoned up, you can cruise in style, comfort and calm. Cossetted in plush leather seats behind the Mercedes star in front, you can drive all day in air-conditioned comfort and safety, and step out at the end of your journey, fresh as a daisy.
Born in 1995, as you’d expect from a Mercedes of the granite-solid era, it’s in great condition – despite a few light blemishes, you would guess from the conditon of the blue-black paintwork that it was at least 10 years younger. Everything works, and the creamy, top-of-the-range, electronically fuel-injected, 3. 2-litre straight-six engine delivers a hefty chunk of power when requested. And with brand new tyres and just 98k miles under its boots, it’s got many years left in it yet.
The interior matches the mechanicals: everything works and the plush leather seats look almost new. It has original Mercedes-Benz carpets with spotless wooden trim and those wonderfully clear instruments.
While its documentation is not complete, the car has been fully checked and serviced by John Haynes, a well-known, highly reputable Mercedes specialist, and has a long MoT with no advisories. It includes an owner’s handbook and toolset.
Sadly, I need to sell it so this car is ready for its next owner: is that you?Bit of history: the previous owner kept it in a humidity-controlled environment but didn’t drive it much. So as its fifth owner, I have recommissioned it, replacing key components including the aircon condenser and dryer, brake hoses, some interior components, oil level sensor, and most importantly, the upper engine wiring harness, which was suffering from the problem that afflicted all Mercedes cars of this era, namely biodegradable wiring insulation. Now it’s all in full working order and has been 100% reliable.
