Highlights
- 2.8L I6 engine with manual transmission
- Imperial red paintwork with beige interior
- Valid MOT until May 2024
The Appeal
Introduced in 1989 as a replacement for the iconic R107, it was fair to say that the R129 had quite a job ahead of itself. It’s perhaps just as well that Mercedes-Benz were still bringing their A-game. The new model was simply superb all-round, carrying on the German brand’s expertise in build quality, comfort and performance.
This example, presented in a charming colour of Imperial Red, is highly original throughout, with a fresh MOT and newly refurbished wheels. That makes this a charming modern classic that’s bound to turn heads on the road.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1994
- First registered in England in 1994
- In current ownership since 2019
- Currently indicates 80,379 miles
- The car has recently been subject to a wheel refurbishment
- Valid MOT until May 2024 with some advisories
- Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- A selection of MOT certificates
- Original sales booklets, manuals and guides
- Service record book with 13 stamps
The Interior
- Beige leather interior in highly original condition
- Seats in good order with light wear to the driver’s seat bolster
- Rear seats are nicely presented with soft wear
- Door cards are in good condition with only minor signs of wear
- Carpet is very nicely presented with no rips or tears
- Highly original black dashboard with dark wood trim
- Wood veneers in good order with no major signs of wear
- All instruments are clean and easy to read
- Vanity mirrors have lost their hinges and need repair
- Boot is in good order with plastic components held by tape
- Complete with jack, toolkit and spare wheel
The Exterior
- Attractive imperial red paintwork
- Some light wear and lacquer peel, in line with age, mostly on the boot, that would require some attention in order to bring it to the same standard as the rest of the car
- Door and panel fit seems good with no obvious dents or dings
- Glasswork and lenses are still in very good condition with no chips or cracks
- Hard top has always been kept garaged and looks in good order with a fine fit
- Soft top is working well with no reported faults, and carries only light wear on the crease
- The car’s alloys have been recently refurbished, with a new set of tyres
- Underneath, we can spot some corrosion, though the MOT notes that nothing is seriously weakened
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2.8L I6 powerplant
- 4-speed 4G-TRONIC transmission
- Engine bay is clean and well-kept with no faults we can spot
- Car has been kept well-serviced and is in excellent running order
- The vendor has reported no faults or technical issues with the vehicle
- We’ve received no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
- Ultimately, this appears to a car in good order, ready and waiting to be driven
Summary
With its attractive paintwork, solid bodywork and nicely-kept interior, this car is a perfect prospect for anybody seeking a modern classic Merc, and is more than capable of being a beguiling daily driver.
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