Highlights
- Desirable colour and engine combination
- Early W463 with popular factory options
- Well kept example
- Thick history file with FSH
- Long MOT to June 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
After over a decade of faithful service as a utilitarian go-anywhere model, in 1990 Mercedes-Benz announced a new G-Wagon. The W463 took its cues from its closest rival, the Range Rover, with a clear push upmarket.
There was a new chassis, plus ABS and a revised interior, but otherwise the aesthetics were familiar. While later evolutions of the W463 increasingly leaned into the luxury theme, early cars offered a more balanced blend of opulence and utility.
This early W463 reflects that balance. It sports an appealing specification of subtle black exterior and powerful 3litre M103 straight six petrol engine plus some choice factory options like rear benches.
Maintained to a very high standard with full service history and long MOT, this is a German 4x4 that will be as at home in Chelsea as ploughing across the Cotswolds countryside.
The History and Paperwork
- UK market model first registered on 15th April 1991
- Current owner since 29th October 2018
- Seven owners from new
- Factory handbook set in good condition
- Lots of history covering old MOTs and invoices
- 18 service book stamps to 100,752 miles on 26th February 2008
- Further service work recorded in typed notes and invoices
- Carefully annotated typed record of service work 2013 to 2016
Notable maintenance work:
- Serviced at 146,987miles on 28th July 2017 including brakes, suspension, fuel pipes and starter motor
- This work cost £3,964
- Service on 5th September 2019
- Window regulator and front brake pads replaced 7th August 2020
- Fuel pressure sensor replaced on 28th April 2022
- Bulbs and tuning work on 5th May 2022
- Series of invoices from Mercedes-Benz for parts from August 2017
Factory options include:
- Chrome plated ball joint heads
- Electric tilt and slide steel sunroof (the vendor advises that this is currently not working, but is totally water-tight.)
- Headlamp wash wipe system
- Larger wheel arches to accommodate wider tyres
- Tow bar
- Rear headrests
- Armrests to both front seats
- Electric windows front and rear
- Pair of rear benches
The Condition
- Popular black bodywork with contrasting grey fabric interior and veneer highlights
- Looks considerably younger than its 32 years reflecting care and model’s durability
- Bodywork presents well showing only light deterioration typical of age and mileage
- No notable corrosion but some light bubbling possibly surface reaction
- Some light scuffs to bodywork but none detract from the overall appeal
- Small chips on base of driver’s door showing surface corrosion
- Surface corrosion visible around bottom hinge inside rear door aperture
- Underside presents well with no notable corrosion or MOT structural advisories
- Body colour black bumpers in good order with no visible scuffs
- Tear in vinyl trim of spare wheel cover
- Smart five spoke factory 15in alloys finished in smoked grey and unmarked
- Quality Goodyear Wrangler tyres show good tread and condition
- Grey cloth interior well kept showing only wear to base of driver’s seat
- Well kept interior with high specification and smart veneer highlights
- Veneers well presented, only light delamination visible to dashboard fillet
- Aftermarket high end Alpine stereo fitted with Bluetooth connectivity
- Versatile layout with additional bench seats in rear cabin
- Carpets in light grey and well kept, only light staining visible to offside rear floor
- Four spoke factory steering wheel showing light wear
- Dials and switchgear present well showing few signs of age or use
- We have no reports of any electrical or other faults
- Stowage nets to rear of front seats are sagging
- Trim missing around inside handle on rear door
- There's a crack in the paintwork that is on the upright by the spare wheel on the back
The Mechanics
- Powerful 2,962cc straight six M103 engine
- The 3litre petrol is one of the most popular choices for this model
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- W463s were fitted with ABS as standard
- Full time 4WD with electric locking differential
- Vast history file with considerable scheduled and preventative maintenance
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
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