Appeal

With the era of the estate car dying out and being replaced with MPV’s and jacked up city cars, these classic Mercedes wagons really stand out on the roads today. Known worldwide for legendary comfort, space and more importantly, reliability, the 200te is a no-frills workhorse designed for long haul road trips with the family.

This absolutely exquisite example is likely one of the last in an unabused and original condition on the market that boasts not just excellent overall condition aesthetically and mechanically but is supported with a superb paperwork history, evidently cared for and truly cherished by its former keepers.

The History and Paperwork

Extremely comprehensive service history recorded in the original dealership service book, recorded from the PDI through to 2019 with all but one being completed by Mercedes dealers or specialists
Two original keys with one alarm fob
Many receipts to back up servicing, detailing work carried out in recent years
A good many previous MOT certificates dating back to the mid 2000’s
Original handbooks, pamphlets and Blaupunkt radio manuals
Just 5 previous keepers in 31 years

The Interior

Absolutely classic interior with the usual wood veneer across the dashboard and doors, everything extremely presentable and tidy
Simple yet extremely comfortable cloth seats show little to no sign of wear either on the bolsters or centers with no evidence of dirt buildup or stains, truly remarkable
Original Mercedes-Benz floor mats are still fitted, the light gray colour only affected a little on the drivers side, showing little wear given the mileage
There is some wear to the texture of the steering wheel, but that’s about it, with the rest of the dash and high contact areas still wearing a fresh finish and absolutely no damage that we noticed
Totally original throughout with the acceptable addition of a bluetooth stereo that is subtle and suits the interior well. The original stereo has been kept
Plenty of electronic comforts including all four windows, adjustable mirrors and sunroof
Humongous boot space with lots of under floor storage, original spare wheel, tool kit and locking wheel key. All the boot fabrics are clean and damage free along with a pull out cover and dog guard

The Exterior

Two tone Navy blue on gray coachwork appears to be very original, straight and shiny
The standard aluminum wheels are in excellent condition showing virtually no marks or kerbing, wearing the original center caps that have faded but are all present
As well as the sunroof this example also comes with roof rails and bars for extra luggage ability
All the plastic lower panels, bumpers and lights show no evidence of cracks, scuffs or signs of deforming
There are some light ‘swirls’ on the dark paint that would with a professional polish bring this exterior condition to the next level, certainly on par with the inside
We saw no evidence of corrosion on the wheel arches that is a usual complaint of this marque
All the fitted chrome work is in top order with no significant blemishes The Mechanics
Basic yet hugely reliable M102 inline-four engine with a 4 speed automatic gearbox
Incredibly solid underside that shows minimal surface corrosion of any form and is beautifully preserved
No aftermarket underseal/stoneguard has been applied that could hide unsavory repairs or corrosion
All suspension components appear solid and maintained
Tidy and original exhaust system
The engine and transmission appear to show no real evidence of any significant oil leaks
A very clean and tidy engine bay that is totally unmodified with all the reservoirs having a clear and clean appearance

Summary

If you're looking for the ultimate practical classic then this is without doubt the one! Fabulously tidy in every aspect, this is one example that will be difficult to beat. From head to toe this Mercedes has been properly maintained, cleaned and pampered, ultimately preserving one of the most iconic estate cars made.

If you’re not about speed but just simply enjoying an exquisitely easy drive with oodles of space then this is the car for you. It might turn a few heads at your local car shows too! Bonus!

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