1990 Mercedes-Benz W460 280GE

Highlights

• Low mileage for the year and barely run in for a W460 280GE
• Usable and presentable with highly preserved original interior
• Family-owned for over 25 years
• MOT valid until February 2026 with no advisories
• Regularly maintained with filter and plug change in 2025
• Starter motor reconditioned in June 2025

The Appeal

Mercedes’ W460 G-Wagon sits at the sweet point between Land Rover utility and Range Rover luxury. Add in impeccable Stuttgart quality and you have a very appealing alternative to the more common British and Japanese rivals.

Their relatively high cost means that W460S are rare in RHD. This one has the specification, low mileage and condition that would make it ideal as a daily all-roader or there is scope to take it to the next level. It is the 280GE model with the 180bhp M110 straight six mated to a manual gearbox.

The vendor’s family first acquired this Bronze metallic short wheelbase model in 1998. Sparing use since - it is showing a little under 110,00 miles from new - has helped preserve the aesthetics, particularly the lovely ‘camel’ checkered interior with its burr walnut trim. The exterior is presentable with a few areas to note in the photos. They look like they could be lived with or would be straightforward to improve.

In 2025, the oil filter and plugs were changed, and the starter motor was refurbished. Older work in 2021 includes a new battery, fuel hose and brake switch. It comes to market with the reassurance of a lengthy, advisory-free MOT.

The vendor says:

“The vehicle is in great condition for its age and other than the items mentioned, only requires some minor TLC.”

History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1990
• Six registered keepers from new
• In current keeper’s family since 1998
• Factory handbooks
• Stamped service book as shown
• MOT valid until 21 February 2026 with no advisories
• Mileage shows 9,589 on a five digit odometer so it cannot be verified
• Recent maintenance carried out on 22 February 2025 at a cost of £718
• V5C in the current keeper’s name
• Main dealer service history to 55,284 miles then independent serviced
• Starter motor refurbished in June 2025

The Condition

• Bronze metallic paintwork with factory decals in generally good order
• Some marks, chips and points to note due to originality and age
• Bodywork presents well, with some minor surface rust spots present
• Front end of bonnet has some rust holes as shown in photos
• Alloy wheels all in good condition with light age to note
• Fitted with Kumho AT tyres
• Door sills are rust-free we are told
• No structural advisories for the underside on MOT
• Well-preserved interior with ‘camel’ carpets and camel check interior
• The vendor states it is "the nicest colour combination I have seen"
• One tiny 1cm rip in the centre driver armrest (minor repair needed)
• Burr walnut veneer dashboard in good order with light age to note
• Headlining appears largely clean and free from deterioration
• Fitted with a period Panasonic stereo
• Tow bar and headlight guards fitted

The Mechanics

• 2,746cc straight six 180bhp petrol engine
• Manual transmission
• Runs and drives well, we are told
• Service history as detailed above and shown in photos
• Starter motor reconditioned in June 2025
• No advisories on MOT

Recent work as shown in photos:

• Battery fitted
• Brake light switch installed
• Rear wheel brake cylinder
• Fuel hose
• Oil filter
• Spark plugs
• Recent oil change

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