2003 Mercedes E320 Avantgarde (W211)

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Highlights

• Only one former registered keeper
• In current ownership for over 12 years
• Stamped service record accompanies the car
• Extensive recent mechanical and cosmetic work carried out

The Appeal

The W211 was one of the last cars to be treated to Mercedes-Benz' legendary built quality, before the company began moving into less over-engineering and more into ritzy features. It's quite the hurrah, too - solidly built, very comfortable and offering refined, long-distance cruising. In E320 Avantgarde specification, with its smooth 3.2-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine paired to an automatic gearbox, it represents the lineage's keystone.

This silver example has been in the same family since August 2013, having been acquired as a one-keeper car. It has since been used for local trips and family touring holidays rather than daily commuting. A stamped service record accompanies the car, with the most recent service carried out at 103,337 miles.

Recent expenditure has been comprehensive, covering both mechanical and cosmetic work, and the car is accompanied by an MOT valid until August 2026.

Key Information

• Mileage: 104,446 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: Valid until August 11 2026
• Technical specs: 3.2-litre six-cylinder diesel, automatic
• Paperwork: Stamped service record book
• The reason for sale: "It is my wife's vehicle but she is no longer able to drive it due to a serious health condition"

Service History:
04/26 - 103,337 miles - Abbotts Motors
10/22 - 99,721 - Bolton Audi
10/21 - 94,926 miles - Abbotts Motors
08/20 - 92,482 miles - Abbotts Motors
12/17 - 82,469 miles - David Adams Auto Services
08/16 - 78,340 miles - Abbotts Motors
09/15 - 75,270 miles - Abbotts Motors
08/14 - 69,307 miles - Abbotts Motors
09/12 - 62,343 miles - Crossroads Garage LTD
06/11 - 55,415 miles - Crossroads Garage LTD
Not recorded - 46,536 miles - Crossroads Garage LTD
10/08 - 36,137 miles - Crossroads Garage LTD
07/07 - 27,151 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Sheffield
06/06 - 19,968 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Sheffield
04/05 - Not recorded - Mercedes-Benz of Sheffield

The Detail

• EGR valve replaced, boost leak check performed, and all engine adaptations reset
• SBC brake pump replaced, recoded, and brakes bled
• Full paint refresh carried out to address minor imperfections, including headlight restoration
• Bodywork appears sound and straight
• Four new tyres fitted with fewer than 500 miles covered since
• New front springs fitted within the last 12 months
• New heater and air conditioning controller fitted
• New wiring fitted between the front and rear batteries
• Two new keys supplied; original keys also available
• Passenger-side mirror does not fold in (requires a new motor)
• Original exhaust

Recent work carried out:

• New brake pipes installed throughout the vehicle
• New brake fluid
• New brake discs and brake pads newly fitted all round within the last month

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