1972 Mercedes-Benz 250 Saloon W114

Highlights

52,675 miles indicated and likely accurate judging by the car’s condition and originality
Original book pack present
Copious work and servicing completed by marque specialist Edward Hall in 2023
Beautifully presented throughout
Right-hand drive UK-supplied example

The Appeal

Hailing from Mercedes-Benz’s golden era, the W114 offers a masterclass in elegant ‘three-box’ design. We have the great Paul Bracq to thank for its clean, uncluttered lines, while Mercedes-Benz’s long-standing reputation for dependable mechanicals ensured the W114 was a great success.

Here we have a commendably original example, a 250 Saloon supplied new to the UK in right-hand drive. The original book pack survives, as does the service portfolio and even the dealer stickers from J.R. Neyland Motors. The odometer displays 52,675 miles - which is likely an accurate figure based on the known history and condition of the car. Speaking of condition, it presents superbly throughout, with few signs of use or deterioration to report. Marque specialist Edward Hall carried out a great deal of work to the car last year, for which invoices are present.

Compared to its successor the W123, comparatively few W114s come to market in the UK, especially few in such good original condition as this car. For Mercedes-Benz collectors, such an opportunity is surely unmissable.

The History and Paperwork

Six former registered keepers
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
UK-supplied via Neyland Motors
52,675 miles indicated on the five-figure odometer
Original book pack present and in very good condition
The early service history is well documented, as is the most recent work
Several significant invoices from 2023 present
Collection of old MOT certificates

The Condition

Impeccably presented inside and out
Very well preserved for a car of this vintage
Retains several delightful period features including original dealer stickers on the dashboard and in the rear window
Very smart blue paintwork with no notable imperfections visible or reported
OEM steel wheels complete with the correct colour-coordinated hubcaps
Period-appropriate Firestone tyres fitted
The chromework appears in very smart order with no obvious signs of heavy pitting
The bodywork looks to be arrow-straight down both sides and the door shut lines appear uniform all-round
The underside looks immensely smart and recent invoices show it has been treated with Dinitrol
Highly original interior
Only the slightest signs of age/wear to the vinyl upholstery
No notable marks, sagging or fading to the seats
The satin-finished Zebrano veneers look to be in superb order
The dashboard is not cracked and has not been modified to fit modern radios or other accessories
The controls exhibit minimal wear - in line with the low indicated mileage
The carpet and headline appear in smart order throughout
Well-presented luggage compartment

The Mechanics

2,496 cc M114.920 six-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Impeccable engine compartment
Several servicing invoices from 2022 and 2023 show this car has received a great deal of recent mechanical attention
In its May 2023 service with Edward Hall, the front subframe was re-bushed, a new suspension arm and new steering damper were fitted before a four-wheel alignment was carried out

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