1993 Mercedes-Benz 220CE W124

Highlights

• Extensive service history paperwork and invoices spanning over 20 years, though with some gaps noted
• Serviced with some new brake parts in June 2026
• The vehicle comes with a fresh 12 months MOT
• Designed by Bruno Sacco and regarded as one of his most significant designs
• In unusual Rosenholz /Rosewood colour
• Unique brown exterior with cream leather interior

The Appeal

The W124-generation Mercedes-Benz coupé is widely regarded as one of the finest expressions of the marque's engineering philosophy, with its elegant pillarless design and robust build quality earning it a devoted following. They've gained a remarkable reputation for endurance, and continue to be very popular classics.

This 1993 example benefits from a substantial history file and is reported to be in good overall order, with the vendor stating the engine starts first time without issue. It's recently seen brake work and is ready and waiting to be driven away.

Key Information

• Mileage: 181,281 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: a fresh 12 months MOT will come with the car
• Technical specs: 2,199cc four-cylinder petrol, 4-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Service history paperwork and invoices going back at least 20 years

The Detail

• Handsome brown livery
• Bosch stereo and working sunroof
• Some gentle areas of bubbling and corrosion
• Some blistering around the arches
• Underside carries gentle patina
• Cream leather interior with some creasing and patina
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Some wear to the wooden veneers
• Carpets have been professionally cleaned
• Butler seatbelt servers - (automatic extending seat-belt presenters; a sophisticated luxury feature and part of the car’s charm
• Ergonomically designed safety asymmetric wing mirrors eliminating blind spots - portrait on passenger side so you can see pavement and landscape on driver’s side, so you can see lanes
• Some age-related marks noted throughout
• Nigel Langs Garage undertook the following in June 2026:
  • New front brake pads
  • Offside front Caliper
  • Replacement of Offside rear spring

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