1994 Mercedes-Benz E220 Cabriolet Sportline Edition A124

Highlights

• Desirable Sportline edition with full black leather interior
• Respray carried out in 2025
• 15 service stamps and invoices on record
• Recently serviced in June 2026, including a gearbox service
• Reportedly dry-stored for its entire life

The Appeal

Buyers in the 1990s looking for a convertible Mercedes-Benz had a difficult choice on their hands: R129 vs A124.
The former was glamorous, but the latter arguably made more sense for most people. The A124 is the better choice for someone who wants classic Mercedes cabriolet character for actual daily or regular use; someone who needs to occasionally carry rear passengers and values mechanical simplicity and parts availability from the shared W124 range.
The Sportline edition adds a sportier edge to the package, making it one of the more sought-after variants within the range.

This 1994 example, finished in red with a black roof and full black leather interior, cuts a handsome figure whether the roof is raised or lowered. The vendor rates the car at 9/10 overall for a vehicle now well over 30 years old, and the underside is said to be clean and solid. The alloy wheels have been recently diamond turned, and a brand new front grille accompanies the sale. The vendor reports the convertible roof to be operating as it should. The private registration plate is included in the sale.

Key Information

• Mileage: 112,504 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 23rd February 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.2-litre petrol, four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: 15 service stamps and invoices on record

Service history:
03/22 – 111,095 miles – Clerkenwell Motors (London)

• Supplied and fitted new timing chain tensioner, rocker cover gasket, and associated seals

10/20 – 109,788 miles – BMerc (High Barnet)

• Carried out annual engine service with Titan XTR 5W-30 synthetic oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, screenwash, and motor flush
• Replaced lower left-hand front axle wishbone and ball joint
• MOT test completed

07/19 – Clerkenwell Motors (London)

• Replaced offside front window motor assembly and lubricated mechanism

06/12 – 98,914 miles – Automerc (North London)

• Investigated intermittent engine stalling and high idle speed
• Diagnostics performed, clearing fault codes
• Replaced overload protection relay and camshaft position sensor

09/12 – Pool Motors / Mercedes-Benz Colindale

• Sourced genuine front suspension springs

04/04 – 77,424 miles – Abridge Fast Fit / MOT Test Centre (Essex)

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Shell 10W40 engine oil

12/02 – 71,977 miles – Mason Phillips Certified Automobile Engineers (Fairlop, Essex)

• Carried out full engine service including oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, semi-synthetic 10W40 oil, Forte motor flush, and fuel treatment
• MOT test completed

06/01 – 67,124 miles – Abridge Fast Fit / MOT Test Centre (Essex)

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Shell 10W40 engine oil

02/00 – 62,171 miles – Mercedes-Benz City of London

• Completed scheduled maintenance service

03/99 – 55,247 miles – Mercedes-Benz Normand City

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Shell engine oil

03/98 – 44,576 miles – Mercedes-Benz Bradshaw Webb (Chelsea) Ltd

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Mobil engine oil

07/97 – 36,609 miles – Official Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Mobil engine oil

05/96 – 25,951 miles – Official Mercedes-Benz Service Centre (Chichester)

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Castrol GTX engine oil

11/95 – 17,595 miles – Huddersfield Garages Ltd (Official Mercedes-Benz Dealer)

• Completed scheduled maintenance service with Duckhams QXR engine oil

11/94 – 5,769 miles – Huddersfield Garages Ltd (Official Mercedes-Benz Dealer)

• Completed running-in / initial inspection service

Datacard information:

• 038 Power Supply Rcl Control Unit for Immobiliser
• 341 Additional Blinker Lamps
• 362 Rhd Vehicles As Per Ec Regulations (Control Code)
• 420 Automatic Transmission 4-gear
• 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
• 524 Paintwork - Preservation
• 613 Headlamp Left-hand Traffic
• 620 Vehicles With Catalyst Technique
• 652 8-hole Light Alloy Rims
• 668 Mode Of Packing Ve III With Styropor Bumper Rails
• 740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
• 859 Model Update II

The Detail

• Service carried out in June 2026, including spark plugs and gearbox service
• Respray completed in 2025
• Alloy wheels recently diamond-turned with good tyres all round
• Comes with a brand new replacement front grille
• Underside reported to be clean with no rust
• The vendor describes the interior as being in very good condition with full black leather
• Passenger side window is slightly scratched
• Interior headlining has two small holes, which have been covered
• Convertible roof operates up and down without issue
• The vendor states the car starts on the button every time
• Private registration plate included in the sale

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