Highlights
- Desirable seven-seat specification and 185bhp engine combination
- Only four registered keepers from new
- Low mileage for year
- Well-maintained throughout its life
- Long MOT to February 2026
- Practical classic family load-lugger
The Appeal
It took Mercedes-Benz a while to get behind the idea of a luxury load-lugger, but by the W124, it had gone all in. These beautifully engineered, capacious load luggers could also double as early MPVs thanks to their seven-seat layout.
The M103 3L 185bhp engine is arguably the one to have because it blends durability with fair economy and decent performance. This Arctic White 300TE adds an appealing factory specification, including 16in ‘Gullideckel’ alloys, hardwearing blue fabric seats, cruise control and a sunroof.
It has had just four keepers from new and the mileage is low for the year. The condition is tidy for a 36-year-old car with some minor points to note in photos. This is a usable car that would be perfect for family or workhorse duties, with scope to improve if you wish.
The solid condition and good running order is confirmed by a recent MOT that runs to February 2026.
The vendor writes:
"It's in lovely working order. Starts without issue and runs smoothly. We absolutely adore this car, and the children love the back-facing seats in the rear. It's a wonderful car that our children's nanny had and she's no longer with us so making space for a Pagoda."
The vendor writes:
"It's in lovely working order. Starts without issue and runs smoothly. We absolutely adore this car, and the children love the back-facing seats in the rear. It's a wonderful car that our children's nanny had and she's no longer with us so making space for a Pagoda."
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th September 1989
- Factory built July 1989
- Four registered keepers from new
- HPI clear
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Some invoices and receipts as shown
- Service book as shown
- MOT to 14th February 2026 with advisories to note
- 118,213 miles showing on MOT and showing 118,218 miles in photos
The Condition
- Original Arctic White (147) paintwork in fair condition for age with areas to note
- Paintwork is generally presentable with some light marks to note in photos
- Bodywork is well kept for a 36 year old car with some localised areas to note
- These include corrosion to offside front arch, nearside rear ‘dogleg’ and below offside rear light
- Front bumper shows scuffs to nearside corner and front
- Rear number plate plinth is damaged
- Underside appears to be in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Optional ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels in good condition with some aging
- Tyres appear to be in good condition with plenty of remaining tread
- Blue fabric (072) interior with seven seat layout including folding rear-facing seats
- Front and rear seats in very well kept condition typical of this hardwearing fabric
- Luggage nets to rear of front seats are sagging as shown
- Rear facing seat is well kept but would benefit from a valet to remove some staining
- All seats fitted with seatbelts
- Blue carpets are well kept with some aging to boot area and footwells protected by factory over mats
- Zebrano wood veneers to dashboard in good condition with light wear to note up close
- Fitted with a Panasonic CD player as shown
- Switchgear well presented and reported to work correctly
- Headlining in good condition with some light marks
- Steel sliding sunroof with electric operation working correctly and well kept outside and in
- Door cards, dashboard and other trim items are well kept with light marks to note
- Car is fitted with cruise control from factory
- Photographs indicate a couple warning lights as shown
- No reported malfunctions with lights or electrics
The Mechanics
- 2,961cc M103 185bhp straight six engine
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
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