1993 Mercedes-Benz E220 Sportline C124 Automatic

*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 04/2009 ***

Highlights

• Attractive Nautical Blue with lighter ‘Sacco Planks’ and beige leather
• £12,000 of factory extras including the Sportline chassis
• 32 service stamps up to 2019 when the car was dry stored
• Recent full service and brake check over following storage
• MOT valid until May 2027

The Appeal

The W124 and its C124 pillarless coupe cousin are amongst the last of the engineering-led era, cars driven by excellence rather than budgets. That likely explains why 33 year old cars like this E220 have survived so well. It has been used regularly and work well as a weekend treat or daily driver.

The vendor tells us that the car was factory supplied with £12,000 of options, including the desirable Sportline chassis that sharpens up the driving dynamics. This package includes lower ride height, stiffer spring and damper rates, thicker anti-roll bars, and stiffer bushings. The Nautical Blue metallic paintwork with beige leather is generally well-kept for its age, and nicely detailed with lighter ‘Sacco Planks,’ a rare rear spoiler and attractive alloy wheels.

Recent work included a full service and brake checkover. The crankshaft position sensor has also been replaced. There are a few points to note in the description, which could either be lived with or improved.

With MOT valid to May 2027, this practical and stylish E220 is ready to go.

The vendor says:

Original owner has been in touch and confirmed £12,000 worth of factory extras were ordered when purchased from new, including Sportline chassis which transforms the handling. Overall a great looking classic that drives well with an impressive number of factory extras.
There are 32 service stamps in the booklet, all but 6 from Mercedes. During initial years the car was fastidiously maintained often with up to 3 main dealer services per year. The last stamp in the book was 2019 after which it was dry stored."

Key Information

• Mileage: 220,672 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 10th May 2027 with advisories to note
• Technical specs: 2,199cc 4cyl petrol engine; 4spd automatic
• Paperwork: handbook, log book, service book, previous MOTs, and factory build sheet from Mercedes-Benz all reported present

The Detail

• Nautical Blue metallic in fair condition for age with lighter side trims and bumpers
• Some light marks to note to exterior which are picked up in photos
• Bodywork as shown in photos with underside advisories to note on MOT
• Factory optional alloy wheels in fair condition with kerbing to edges and other marks
• Dry-stored for most of current ownership since approximately 2019
• Recent service including filters, oil change, brake checkover
• Crankshaft position sensor replaced recently
• Following the MOT, a tyre and front passenger suspension arm were replaced
• Vendor notes car would benefit from a machine polish
• Driver's side lower door trim does not sit flush
• We are told that otherwise all trim is reported present and fitting well
• Beige leather four seat interior with walnut veneers
• Interior shows age and wear typical of a car of this age and mileage
• Passenger side window is inoperative; no other electrical issues reported
• Both front seats show age-related wear; rear seats reported in better condition
• Carpet and headliner reported in good condition
• Steering wheel and gear knob show little signs of wear
• Option 653 Sportsline chassis fitted from new as detailed above
• Factory extras include air conditioning, rear headrests, electric sunroof, front armrest, and burred walnut root wooden trim
• First aid kit present
• Car registered as shown on log book with no knowledge of previous damage
• Service book with 32 stamps advised including several from main dealers
• Last service stamp in 2019 since when car has been in storage
• Advisories to note on MOT
• Vendor says, 'I have ordered 2 new bonnet struts and will be having these fitted for the new owner'

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