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Highlights
- Superbly engineered W140 Phase 2 S Class in lovely condition
- Attractive Azure Blue Metallic with contrasting grey leather interior
- Excellent example has covered just 78k miles
- Well preserved and cared for, full service completed May 2023
- Highly optioned with everything working correctly
The Appeal
Regarded by many as the last of the properly engineered S Class Mercedes, this W140 model is a superb example and has covered less than 80,000 miles. It looks great in Azure Blue, with a contrasting light grey leather interior and dark Walnut dash and centre console. It has been well cared for, and driven regularly. The seller reports that everything works perfectly- and this Mercedes has lots of nice options!
The interior is particularly well preserved, with clean carpets protected by M-B mats, clean roof lining, undamaged wood and soft leather with only the lightest wear.
Good examples of the best S Class are becoming scarce, especially with such low miles. The later W220 S Class was never as highly regarded; build quality became an issue, the engineering was not to the same standard and consequently reliability suffered, especially on the early cars.
This 3.2 litre six cylinder model produces a healthy 228bhp without the thirst of the V8 S500, and is capable of 143mph, so double the speed limit! It also boasts all the interior comfort and convenience of the S500; what more could you ask for?
The History and Paperwork
- Supplied by Tony Purslow Ltd, Basingstoke
- First registered in April 1997
- Four Owners, the Seller bought the Mercedes in 2017
- V5c in Seller’s name
- MoT valid to May 2025
- Previously registered as FCB 931
- Service book with six stamps
- Last Full serviced in May 2023 at 71,000 miles
- Invoice for Anti roll bar links replacement in February 2024
- Various invoices included
- Old MoT certificates back to April 2000
- Original Mercedes-Benz Owners wallet with books
- Owner’s manual and Service Book
- Pot of 366 Azure Blue Metallic touch-up paint
The Condition
- Smart Azur Blue Metallic exterior paint
- Minor stone chips and small blemishes on bumpers
- Consistent panel gaps and shut lines throughout
- Alloy wheels show corrosion around centres, would benefit from refurbishment
- New Vredestein tyres
- Excellent grey leather (268) interior with light wear
- Burr Walnut dash, console and door cappings all in great condition
- Clean grey carpets beneath Mercedes floor mats
- Minor wear to driver’s side bolster
- Electric memory front seats, with heating
- Dual zone Climate Control
- Clean instrument panel with all gauges functioning correctly
- No warning lights showing
- Original Mercedes radio/cassette with 6 CD auto-changer mounted in boot
- Cruise Control
- Double glazing, with soft close doors and boot
- Parking Sensors
- Tilt and slide sunroof working correctly
- Rear passenger vanity mirrors
- Electric rear sunblind works perfectly
- Clean boot space with unmarked grey carpet
Overall the Mercedes is in lovely, useable condition. Everything works as it should and the interior is a relaxing and comfortable place to be! There are no mechanical issues and no warning lights showing on the dash. It performs and drives beautifully and is ready for its next owner to enjoy.
The Mechanics
- 3.2 litre six cylinder with 228bhp
- Five speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission
- Transmission oil replaced at 71k miles
- In regular use, drives well with no issues
- Exceptionally clean and presentable engine bay
- Tidy underside with no damage or significant areas of corrosion
- Recent suspension work with new anti roll bar links fitted
- Four new Vredestein Quartrac tyres
- Spare wheel and all tools present and correctly stowed
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