Highlights

• Handsome original condition
• Very low mileage example
• Desirable M112 V6 engine
• Excellent history file 

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Factory production date of the 14th of April 2000
• Registered new in the UK on the 27th of April 2000
• Supplied brand new from Mercedes-Benz of Sailsbury 
• Only two owners from brand new
• Mercedes build sheet
• V5C is present and correct, ready for the transfer of ownership
• MOT is valid until the 4th of July 2024, with a clean pass showing no advisories this year 
• Previous MOT’s show a good sting of clean passes throughout the years with just the occasional failure which appears to have always been quickly rectified
• 30 instances of servicing and maintenance, with 14 invoices present from these events
• One key present with the vehicle
• The vehicle was registered with another registration between 2014 to 2019
• Recently serviced at the time of MOT
• Service intervals are as follows:
  • 2003 - 12513 miles
  • 2004 - 16962 miles
  • 2009 - 30510 miles
  • 2014 - 52000 miles
  • 2015 - 54321 miles
  • 2016 - 55000 miles

The Interior

• Black leather upholstery, well maintained with some gentle signs of wear on the drivers side squab and bolsters as is normally expected of any aged leather
• Floor carpets appear well kept with very little signs of wear throughout
• Steering wheel shows little signs of use, the stitching remains intact and the gauges mounted just behind are entirely operational with no unwelcome warning lights present
• Burred walnut root wood trim throughout the dashboard, all very well presented with no signs of damage or delamination
• Dashboard remains free from damage and all of the switchgear mounted on the centre console is functional and easy to read, with just the volume knob on the radio controls showing some degradation
• Mercedes-Benz chrome sill kick plates are nicely maintained
• Boot compartment contains the original carpets and appears in very good condition, with the original first aid kit and warning triangle 

The Exterior 

• Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork reported to be original along with all of the body panels, which have factory fitting panel gaps and no apparent damage present
• Front bumper appears well kept with good paintwork and very few signs of stone chips. The number plate could do with being replaced.
• All four wheel arches appear to be free from any rust or corrosion
• Original wheels presented nicely with some small spots of corrosion on the diamond cut faces, and all are shod in tyres which date back to 2013 and would require replacement
• Rear end of the vehicle appears nicely kept with good paintwork condition, the rear lights are free from damage and the panel gaps here are as expected 
• Convertible soft top is reportedly in good health with no rips or tears, and remains watertight with no leaks
• Fire retardant cover under the bonnet has recently been replaced and appears excellent

The Mechanics 

• 3.2-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine (M112) 
• 221bhp and 232lb-ft of torque 
• Rear-wheel drive configuration 
• 5-speed automotive transmission which we’re told is in good mechanical condition, with no welcome whining or crunching through the smooth gear changes
• Excellent road holding ability with good handling ability, reported to have no unwelcome noises coming from the suspension during turning or under load
• Brakes are reportedly in good health with strong and confident biting force
• The keeper states there are no known mechanical problems
• Tyres could be doing with a change for a fresh set, as the date codes on all four corners are from 2013 and well past their safe use timeline
• Fuel pump has recently been replaced
• These older Mercedes use hydraulic pumps to control the roof, the keeper tells us that the hydraulic pumps have had replacement seals fitted due to issues with them leaking, and now operate excellently
• Excellent service history with some services carried out by Mercedes-Benz main dealerships 

Summary