Description
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E
142, 000 Miles
A truly unique Mercedes 300E with remarkable history. Ordered by a Mr. French in May 1989 through Mercedes Monchengladbach and collected in person from the Mercedes factory at Sindelfingen in November 1989, the car was then driven back to the UK.
The car was ordered in anthracite grey metallic over beige with an automatic transmission, M103 3. 0l 6 cylinder engine and many optional extras listed below at a total cost of £27, 358, equivalent to over £75, 000 today.
What makes this Mercedes unique is all of the documentation is still with the car; this includes the original order sheet and correspondence from Mercedes Monchengladbach, certificate of sale from Sindelfingen, German temporary licence plates and registration documents, temporary insurance forms, receipt for first tank of fuel from the factory, German and UK customs forms, correspondence with Mercedes UK and homologation certificate, and all service records and invoices. The record keeping for this car is exceptional and is likely due to the fact it was loved by one family for 30 years.
Overall the car presents extremely well for its age. Paintwork is good but has been touched up in places although generally not noticeable. There is no structural or cosmetic rust and mechanically it runs and drives very well. The interior has very few signs of wear, carpets, interior trim and seat bolsters are very fresh looking.
The car was off the road for about 5 years, subsequently it has recently undergone major recommissioning works.
All of these works have been carried out in the last 1000 miles. List of items serviced, replaced and repaired:
New front dampers, steering damper, steering tie-rods, four wheel alignment, four new all-season tyres, wheel refurbishment, monowiper refurbished, new antenna and bluetooth radio fitted, new speakers and fader switch, all new fuses, new licence plates, gearbox fluid and filter, gearbox linkage, oil and coolant, spark plugs, distributor and rotor arm, fuel filter, thermostat, new chain tensioner, speedo cable, EHA valve, Idle control valve, monovalve, blower motor and refurbished fuel level sender.
Since these repairs the car is running reliably and drives as it should - the 6 cylinder is silky smooth and has plenty of power. An excellent example of a W124 with a history file like no other.
MOT valid until October 2026 - No advisories.
Delivery and VRT services can be arranged.
Viewing is recommended by appointment only.
£8, 950
List of options and specification:
Anthracite grey metallic (172U)
Fabric - Beige (065)
Climate control
Cruise control
Wood trim
Electric antenna with Blaupunkt DAB
Electric windows
Front armrest
Leather steering wheel and gear selector
Electric steering column
Comfort control with central locking
Sunroof
Rear headrests
Fire extinguisher
Rear reading lamps
Storno car phone
