One of the last versions of the restyled Mercedes W115, well preserved
Elegant red-on-cream colour scheme
Economical and ideal as an everyday classic car
Rich historical documentation, including ASI certification
Current long-term enthusiast owner
The Attractiveness
The biggest attraction of the Mercedes-Benz W115 and W114 saloons was that, whether one bought it as a taxi or as a representative saloon, they were very similar to each other. And this was a great advantage, because each was built to the strictest factory standards.
This meant that W115s were widespread on roads all over the world in the 1970s. Many are still in service today, thanks to their legendary reliability. Although largely unchanged during their long lives, cars produced after '73 had a longer, lower front grille and introduced the iconic 'self-cleaning' rear lights.
This W114 200D seems to have had a quieter life, but it shows how solid and reassuring these understatedly styled cars are. It is in excellent condition with an attractive colour scheme and has good documentation, including a long-standing ASI certificate. It has been owned by its current enthusiast owner since 2004. It is a well-maintained and very economical W114 that could easily be used as an everyday car or well represented at exhibitions and rallies.
History and Documentation
First registered in Frosinone, southern Italy, on 5 July 1974
PRA documentation dated 30 June 2004 recording the purchase by the seller
Stamped service booklet up to 1982
Documentation of past overhauls
Original registration document
ASI certificate dated 10 July 2006
Condition
Colour Red, code 514H, with cream MB Tex interior
The vehicle is in very attractive condition, probably the result of a partial restoration and painting carried out in the past
The bodywork presents itself well, with no visible rust but with signs of a more dated restoration
Underbody is in similar condition, with no visible problems to report
Paintwork is well finished, with only a few small marks on the rear of the driver's side mudguard
Chrome plating well preserved, complete and apparently undamaged
Lights in similar condition, with clear, undamaged lenses and no cracks
Some chipping on the front, not noticeable and not affecting the appearance
Properly painted steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and body-coloured threads
Fitted with Hankook tyres of good quality and in good condition
Very well maintained interior, apparently original and unrestored
Front and rear seats in cream MB Tex with only slight discolouring visible, probably easily repaired
Well-maintained dashboard with full range of factory instruments with no visible damage or deterioration
Aftermarket gear knob and Pioneer stereo, but otherwise interior appears original
Protective mats to preserve the carpet, which is in good condition where visible
Door panels and fittings in good condition with manual windows
Roof lining in the same condition with no visible cracks or marks
Solid, well-preserved boot, which appears to have been restored in the past
Spare wheel with steel rim in the boot
Mechanics
OM615 2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Unfortunately, at the time of writing, we have no details of the car's maintenance documentation
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