Highlights
- Very rare ex-military pick up from dry country
- Well-preserved and highly practical W461
- Sold with UK registration and fresh MOT
- Highly capable AWD 2.9L diesel workhorse
The Appeal
If you’re more used to glitzy G-Wagons circumnavigating Chelsea and Kensington watering holes, then this 2000 W461 pick-up may come as a surprise. It comes from the more practical end of the G-Class world, and is all the better for it. It is rare too - the pickup was only available to military and government sources.
We’re told that this 2000 290GD was initially put into service with the Singapore military. The condition reflects the usual high maintenance standards of militaries plus the dry local climate. There are a few signs of use, but they are light considering the age and working nature of this very practical drop-side truck. Beneath the boxy bonnet is Mercedes’ durable five-cylinder OM602 2.9L diesel engine, mated to a five-speed manual box.
Highly capable and with AWD, this pickup would make a great workhorse. It comes with UK registration and fresh MOT prior to sale.
Key Information
- Mileage: 49,000 miles
- Country of registration: sold with United Kingdom registration we are told
- Technical inspection status: sold with UK valid MOT prior to sale
- Technical specs: 2,874cc L5 94bhp diesel, 5spd manual gearbox, AWD
- Paperwork: UK MOT, UK V5C, Mercedes Factory Certificate
The Detail
- Well-kept green paintwork with black mudguards in good order for age
- Matching green steel wheels with tyres appearing to show decent tread
- Large rear pick up bed with tread plate to base and drop sides
- Two-seat utilitarian interior with beige seats and black door cards
- Seats show some age and deterioration in photos
- Fitted with a two-spoke factory wheel plus auxiliary dials on the dashboard
- Light guards fitted to front indicators and headlights
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