1991 Mercedes-Benz 260E M103 Auto W124

Highlights

• Detailed service history with documentation spanning from 826 miles to the present day
• Mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment carried out earlier this year
• Successfully completed a trip to the Le Mans 24 Hours in June 2026
• Well-specified with electric driver's seat, multi-contour seat, walnut wood trim and more
• Comes with four original keys, toolkit, first aid kit, book pack, original brochures and workshop manual
• Advisory-free MOT until June 2027
• Exceedingly well-presented, including engine bay and underside

The Appeal

The W124 is widely considered one of the most highly regarded saloons Mercedes-Benz ever produced, engineered to a standard that has earned it an enduring reputation for quality and longevity. The 260E, powered by the smooth M103 inline-six, is arguably the one to have, offering greater performance and refinement than its four-cylinder siblings.

This Pearl Blue Metallic example with Cream Beige Cloth interior has been exceedingly well looked after throughout its life. The service history is thorough, with records running from its first service at 826 miles in September 1991 right through to work carried out earlier this year. Much of the car's maintenance has been entrusted to Waterhouse Mercedes-Benz, the supplying dealer, and the accompanying history file is substantial.

Earlier this year, the car received a mechanical overhaul using Mercedes-Benz parts where available, covering items including engine oil and filter, spark plugs, all fluid changes, brake pads, coolant hoses and more. Cosmetically, the paintwork was refreshed, the alloy wheels refurbished, and the car was fully detailed and ceramic coated. Four new springs and dampers were fitted in August 2025 along with underside wax oiling. Its fitness was put to the test with a successful trip to the Le Mans 24 Hours in June 2026.

Key Information

• Mileage: 124,500 miles (supported by service history documentation)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 1st June 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.6-litre inline-six petrol (M103), four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: book pack, original brochures, workshop manual, history file and four original keys

The Detail

• Service records span from the first service at 826 miles in September 1991 through to 2026
• Pre-delivery inspection carried out by Waterhouse Mercedes-Benz in August 1992
• Extensive mechanical work carried out earlier this year including engine oil and filter (x2), spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, rocker cover gasket, power steering fluid and filter, coolant change, brake fluid change, front and rear brake pads, differential oil change, battery, fuses, OVP relay, fuel pump relay and coolant hoses
• Cosmetic work earlier this year included paintwork refreshed, radiator grille insert, alloy wheels refurbished, airbox and rocker cover repainted, fully detailed and ceramic coated
• Blaupunkt Madrid stereo and four Musway CSM 120X speakers fitted earlier this year
• Four new springs and dampers fitted in August 2025 along with underside Waxoyling
• Engine oil and filter, air filter, fuel filter, new tyres and wheel alignment carried out in May 2024
• Head gasket replaced in May 2010 by Waterhouse Mercedes-Benz
• Some minor paint deterioration noted at the top of the doors
• Finished in Pearl Blue Metallic (code 348U) with Cream Beige Cloth interior (code 065)
• Features include leather steering wheel and gear shift knob, door entry lights, rear headrests, headlamp wipers, enlarged fuel tank and 15-inch alloy wheels in 15 Hole design
• Also equipped with illuminated vanity mirrors, outside temperature gauge, electric steering column and velour carpets

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