Highlights
- Just 27,800 warranted miles
- Only two former registered keepers
- Comprehensive service history with complete MOT history
- Recently serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealership with £1,500 spent
- Advisory-free MOT until July 2026
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class of this era represents a high point in the marque's engineering excellence, known for its superlative build quality, comfort, and understated elegance. This 2000 E240 Elegance is a particularly fine example, having covered just 27,800 miles in its 25-year lifetime.
This example also stands out for its provenance, having been owned by just two registered keepers - initially a husband and wife, followed by the current owner who purchased it five years ago. Recently serviced by a Mercedes-Benz dealership at considerable expense, this E240 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, well-maintained example of this respected luxury saloon.
Now it's your chance to buy this future classic.
Now it's your chance to buy this future classic.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in May 2000, with only two former registered keepers
- First owner bought the car new and transferred ownership to his wife at 7,000 miles
- In current ownership for the past five years
- MOT valid until 23 July 2026
- New V5C present
- Very good service history with receipts and complete MOT history
- Recently serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealership on July 30 with £1,500 spent
- MOT history present to verify the low mileage of 27,800
- Registration 'W897 OGJ' (private plate 'P900 TAG' has been removed)
The Condition
- An impeccably kept example in very good order for a car of this age
- Dark metallic blue paintwork presents superbly
- Some small chips to the lower edge of the front bumper
- Slight deterioration to the base of the nearside rear door
- Grey leather interior in very good order in line with the low mileage
- Original grey carpet mats in very good condition
- Boot area is really clean with spare wheel and jack present
- Engine bay presents in clean condition
- Alloy wheels fitted with Mercedes-Benz wheel centres
- Four good tyres reported
The Mechanics
- 2.4-litre V6 petrol engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Electric windows
- Electric seats
- Mercedes radio and CD player
- Recently serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealership
- Two keys supplied
- No MOT advisories
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