Highlights
- Only 20,927 miles from new
- Diplomat car in salt-free Japan to 2022
- Well maintained with last service in 2023
- Remarkably preserved high-specification V6 W211
- MOT valid until January 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Here is the proverbial needle in a haystack: an exceptionally low mileage W211 E320 that has spent most of its life on the salt free roads of Japan as a chauffeur-driven diplomatic car. It was even stored in an underground car park when not in use.
Provenance really does not get much better than this. The result is arguably one of the least used and best preserved examples of the popular W211 to reach the market in recent times. It is a desirable specification too - 3.2L V6 with Avantgarde specification.
Provenance really does not get much better than this. The result is arguably one of the least used and best preserved examples of the popular W211 to reach the market in recent times. It is a desirable specification too - 3.2L V6 with Avantgarde specification.
The car arrived in the UK in 2022 and has been equally sparingly used. It was last serviced in 2023, covering few miles since, and comes to market with advisory-free MOT to January. A remarkable executive express in timewarp condition.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2004
- Factory delivered in January 2004 to Japan
- Used in Japan as a chauffeur-driven diplomat’s car according to seller
- Always stored in dry underground garage in Japan
- Two services advised during time in Japan
- Imported to UK in December 2022
- Acquired by current keeper in January 2023
- Serviced at 16,399 miles in January 2023
- Supplied with two keys
- Factory handbooks in English with wallet
- Some Japanese paperwork as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT to 13th January 2023 with no advisories
- Private registration will be removed
The Condition
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic (744U) in very good condition
- Remarkably preserved car due to low mileage
- Headlight lenses very clear and other lights in excellent order
- Bodywork is straight and well kept with no accident damage reported
- 16in five-spoke factory alloys show barely any marks or signs of use
- Small diameter alloys provide particularly comfortable ride for these cars
- Quality Bridgestone tyres fitted showing good condition and tread
- Underside in very good order due to salt-free roads and with no MOT advisories for structure
- Elevated Avantgarde specification with part leather/fabric black and grey seats
- High traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster and armrest in very good order
- Specification includes electric memory seats and factory sound and navigation
- Converted to UK head unit/sat nav installed
- Fully converted to MPH speedometer
- Ash wood veneers neatly accented interior and are well-kept
- Cabin switchgear and electrics all in good, fully functioning order
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc V6 205bhp engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Well maintained with regular servicing as outlined above
- Last serviced at 16,000 miles in 2023
- Described by seller as providing limousine-like ride and timeless Mercedes quality
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT
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