Highlights

Finished in a special order colour, Vivianite Green Metallic
In current ownership for approximately 12 years, always garaged
Both front wings renewed with genuine Mercedes parts and professionally resprayed in 2025
Mercedes Star diagnostics system on a Dell laptop with all adaptors included in the sale

The Appeal

The C36 AMG holds a landmark position in Mercedes-Benz history as the first series-production AMG model. Built between 1993 and 1997 with a hand-assembled 3.6-litre inline-six producing 280 bhp, it married the W202 C-Class's inherent refinement with genuine performance credentials. Relatively few were sold in the UK, and well-maintained survivors are becoming increasingly scarce.

This 1997 example is finished in a special order colour, Vivianite Green Metallic, lending further distinction to an already uncommon car. It has been in the current owner's care since approximately 2014, during which time it has been garaged, used weekly, and serviced annually, we are told. A significant programme of bodywork was carried out in 2025, and mechanically, the car has benefited from a front suspension overhaul, brake upgrades, gearbox servicing, and numerous other items of attention documented with invoices. A dyno run in October 2020 recorded 272 bhp. Prospective buyers should note that there is minor rust starting at the front of the rear nearside wheel arch, and the rear tyres will need replacing in due course.

Key Information

Mileage: 157,896 miles indicated
Country of registration: Great Britain
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2027
Technical specs: 3.6-litre inline-six, four-speed automatic transmission with around 272bhp
Paperwork: V5C, invoices for parts and garage repairs, dyno readout dated October 2020, 2 sets of keys, Mercedes Star diagnostics system on Dell laptop with all adaptors
Alternator brushes and voltage regulator replaced
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The Detail

Oil and filter changed annually during vendor’s custody, we are told
Head gasket, ECU, coil packs, and lambda sensor replaced or repaired under warranty
Water pump and radiator replaced
Mass air flow sensor replaced
Gearbox serviced around 2021
Alternator brushes and voltage sensor renewed
Master wheel sensor replaced
Front suspension overhauled with new lower wishbones and steering damper
New road springs fitted all round
Front discs upgraded with EBC pads; Brembo rear pads fitted
Central propshaft bearing replaced
Twin catalytic converters replaced; middle silencer box removed and replaced with large-bore stainless steel pipes
Coolant expansion tank replaced
Rear differential has a slight leak; the vendor states the oil level is maintained
Slight oil leak possibly from the sump; the vendor reports nothing visible on the garage floor
The vendor states the engine is unmodified and runs well
Both front wings replaced with genuine Mercedes parts and professionally resprayed along with bonnet and lower parts of front doors in 2025
Recent welding repair to inner nearside wing and front jacking point
Driver's door adjusted to close snugly
New front indicator lenses fitted; AMG front spot lights polished
Front and rear AMG bumper skirts resprayed
The vendor describes the bodywork as in very good condition with the odd small scratch
Rust starting at the front of the rear nearside wheel arch
Genuine AMG boot spoiler fitted around 2021
Alloy wheels refurbished with diamond-cut rims in 2022
Rear tyres will need replacing before winter
The vendor states the underside is in very good condition with original rust proofing intact
The vendor describes the upholstery as in very good condition; carpets in good condition
Door cards replaced with used C43 items; original cards stored
AMG sill protectors fitted
All switchgear reported as working
Climate control in good working order
Both front seats electrically adjustable with seat heaters
Electric sun roof working
Headlamp wash/wipers are not working
Sony stereo fitted
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electric door windows
All switchgear working apart from child cut out electric door windows switch
Low coolant warning light not working
Three current MOT advisories: nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit, and oil leak (not excessive) from rear differential and sump
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