Highlights
- Just 48,617 miles from new
- Truly remarkable condition for age
- Imported from salt-free Japan in 2021
- One UK keeper since arriving
- Airmatic air suspension recently rebuilt costing £8,000
- Full main dealers and independent specialist service history
- ULEZ compliant 220bhp 3.2L V6 wagon
- Sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
The Appeal
Some cars you buy with your head, some with your heart and some, but only a few, are like this one, which appeals to both. It is a practical, cossetting and fastidiously maintained low mileage example of Mercedes-Benz’ well regarded W211 luxury load lugger.
The very good condition is, in large part, due to spending most of its life - until 2021 - on Japan’s salt-free roads. It has been with the same keeper since arriving in the UK, a seller who has clearly maintained it to a very high level and used it sparingly. Since coming, over £15,000 has been invested in maintenance, including a full rebuild of the clever and comfortable Airmatic suspension system.
The high factory specification includes an AMG styling pack and wheels, full leather with smart veneers, and a tilt/slide glass sunroof. It has covered just 48,517 miles from new (78,082 km) and has been fully maintained by main dealers and independent specialists.
Equipped with the firm’s reliable M112 220bhp 3.2L V6, this capacious estate is usefully ULEZ compliant. It will be sold with the extra reassurance of a 12-month MOT.
The vendor tells us:
“The car is in exceptional condition with no marks to bodywork whatsoever. A truly exceptional and rare vehicle.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th April 2004
- Delivered new to Japan in March 2004
- Imported to UK in November 2021
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- Rated as Grade 4B on import according to seller
- Original handbooks and manuals
- Full main dealer and independent servicing according to seller
- Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
- £15,000 reportedly invested since arriving in UK
- ULEZ compliant
- Invoices for recent maintenance and servicing in photographs
- These include £1,186 for servicing in November 2022
- £7,923 Airmatic air suspension rebuild in January 2024
- Records of Japanese servicing supplied with car
- Originally sold new to Japan
- Garaged from new according to seller
- Supplied with fitted car cover
- Anti-rust wax sealed into all vulnerable areas including door cavities
- 12 plastic underside panels carefully removed and treated
- Invoice in file and hundreds of photos taken of the process
The Condition
- Original Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in very good condition
- Few signs of age or use across car but buyers should be realistic
- AMG features including body kit and five spoke 18in alloys
- Exterior fittings present very well including clear lights and well kept trim
- Five spoke alloys appear virtually unmarked and were recently refurbished
- Quality Michelin tyres recently fitted all round with plenty of tread remaining
- Bodywork presents well with underside similarly well presented
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Black leather interior in very good order with few signs of age or wear
- Cabin features smart wood veneers and well kept switchgear
Specification:
- Speed-sensitive power steering/vario steering
- Front seat L/H electric adjustable with memory
- Inside and outside mirror automatic dimming
- Memory package for driver seat, steering column and mirrors
- Leather steering wheel and leather gear shift knob
- Through-loading feature
- Side airbag in rear left and right
- Electric tilt/slide sunroof in glass version
- Outside rear view mirrors with folding function
- Child seat mounting with Isofix in rear
- Air conditioner
- Headlamp cleaning equipment
- Bi-xenon headlamps for left-hand traffic
- Emergency space saver spare wheel
- AMG styling package-front spoiler, side skirt
- AMG 18 inch spoke wheels
- CD changer
- Amaretta/leather/nappa/semi-aniline in black/anthracite
- Dark tinted glass
- Seat heater for left and right front seats
- Fuel tank with larger capacity
- Aircon cooling power package
- Second cargo area w/ compart. under main floor panel
- Stowage tank behind rear seat backrest
- Fitted mats
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc M112 220bhp V6 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- Airmatic dual control/air suspension with semi-active functionality
- Airmatic suspension recently rebuild at cost of nearly £8,000
- The suspension was fully rebuilt using factory-supplied OEM parts
- Full main dealer and independent service history
- £15,000 of maintenance since arriving in the UK
- Records of Japanese servicing supplied with car
- No mechanical or running gear advisories notified
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