Highlights
- Rare hand-built iBusiness 3D 4.0
- All import and tax duties paid this car can move freely between UK and EU, This may differ from country to country.
- Seller will register for UK if sold to UK buyer FOC
- Bespoke €457,000 factory specification
- 315bhp BRABUS-tuned 4litre V6
- Very high-tech super luxury trim
- Just 6,600 miles from new
- Ulez compliant
The Appeal
Here is something quite different. Owners of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, in particular, may wish to take a moment. Because this Mercedes-Benz Viano puts your luxury and technology into the shade.
Behold the BRABUS iBusiness 3D. Beyond the functional name is a vehicle equipped with the sort of high-tech multimedia extravaganza specification to make mouths drop. And an original price to match. In 2015 this van retailed at €456,954.
In the rarified world of the iBusiness 3D, this is the one to have. It has been specified with a raft of factory options, including the BRABUS-tuned 4litre V6 engine delivering 315bhp. The red-top engine indicates that this unit was factory-built.
All of which makes it certainly special and quite possibly unique. It has covered just 6,642 miles from new, giving the buyer an opportunity acquire a barely-used iBusiness in which to travel in a style that few super luxury cars can achieve.
The History and Paperwork
- German registration papers
- Factory built high-specification LWB Viano 4.0 delivered on 21st May 2013
- Fully detailed BRABUS specification shown in photographs
- The iBusiness was conceived as a very high technology multimedia corporate conveyance
- 2 key fobs
- Mercedes-Benz specification sheet included
- Factory handbooks complete and in good condition
Brabus specification costing €456,954:
- BRABUS iBusiness 3D based on Mercedes-Benz Viano 4.0 extra long
- Rear air suspension can be lowered/raised
- Electric sliding/tilting roof at the front and in the passenger compartment
- Comfort telephony, battery boosted autopilot system, COMAND with TMC interface PARKTRONIC, rear view camera
- Burglar and theft alarm system
- Hot water heater with radio remote control
- Heated seats for driver and passenger seats
- THERMOTRONIC and TEMPMATIK automatic climate control in the rear
- Bi-xenon headlights with cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, headlight cleaning system
- Cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, airbags for driver and front passenger
- Black glass for rear cabin area
- Electric actuation for sliding door on the right
- Gas pressure spring reinforces the tailgate
- BRABUS sill panel with LED lighting set, aerodynamically favorable seal under the doors
- BRABUS body kit
- BRABUS Monoblock F light alloy wheels
- BRABUS partition wall with electrically extendable integrated Sony 40 inch 3D screen
- Intercom system between the rear and driver areas
- Apple Mac mini integrated as an in-car computer in the rear storage compartment - 2 x Apple iPad (WiFi + 3G) + Bluetooth keyboard
- iPod touch as an operating platform with BRABUS app to control all business and comfort functions
- COMAND system in the rear with controller for convenient telephony with Bluetooth
- Bang & Olufsen Soundsystem - Total system power 1200 watts
- Two comfort individual seats, electrically adjustable, inki, massage function.
- Footrests, electrically extendable for BRABUS Komfon seats
- Two emergency seats, integrated in the partition
- Two tables in the rear, electrically adjustable with holder for iPad and keyboard
- Two illuminated interior mirrors, integrated in the roof console
- Coffee machine integrated into the side panel
- Safe with fingerprint recognition, integrated into the side panel
- BRABUS scent module with four freely selectable scents
- Four reading lights, integrated into the roof lining, custom-made front armrest
- BRABUS star sky, various lighting modes freely selectable
- Headlining in Alcantara perforated B-C and D-pillars in Alcantara
- Decorative rods and roller blinds (14 pieces) made of fine Riluche oak
- Front door panels completely covered in leather
- Ddashboard upper and lower parts covered in leather
- Front headliner (with sliding roof) and sun visors in Alcantara
- BRABUS sports steering wheel
- BRABUS door sills - illuminated
- BRABUS aluminum pedal pads
The Condition
- Obsidian black metallic paintwork
- BRABUS Mastik leather interior, in sand with espresso accent parts
- Very high specification which is detailed above
- BRABUS Monobloc alloy wheels in anthracite finish showing good condition
- Michelin tyres fitted all round
- Retains all its BRABUS fittings including umbrella and cups
- Well kept veneers finished to a high standard
- Panoramic roof with front and rear glass panels
The joy of this iBusiness is that it takes what you imagine might be possible to fit in a Viano and confounds those ideas. Whether perusing the extensive specification list above or the photographs, it is hard not to look, increasingly slack-jawed, at the luxury on display.
The goal of the iBusiness was to give buyers a very high technology, multimedia vehicle and certainly the mix of IPads, BRABUS apps, COMAND system and on-board wifi are key parts of that promise. But they jostle with sumptuous luxury, whether it is the massaging, multi-adjustable seats, the Nespresso coffee maker or simply the privacy glass and blinds.
There is a level of technology and luxury on display here that we suspect even Bentley and Rolls-Royce would struggle to match. As you would expect from a car exhibiting such low mileage, it is all in very good order. It is pleasingly complete too, the factory BRABUS umbrella and coffee cups suitably in place.
The Mechanics
- 4.0 V6 LWB Viano upgraded to BRABUS 4litre 315bhp specification
- Engine’s red top indicates this is a factory-built conversion
- 5spd automatic 5G-TRONIC gearbox
- High factory specification including hill start assist and rear air suspension
- Low mileage vehicle recently imported from Germany
While it may be tempting to stay awhile in the sumptuous cabin of this iBusiness, hard-charging captains of industry know that time is indeed money. No surprise then that this iBusiness is fitted with the top specification 4litre BRABUS version of Mercedes-Benz’ 4.0 litre V6 engine. It delivers a healthy, autobahn-storming 315bhp.
That factory fettling adds to what was an already high factory specification when this Viano left Mercedes-Benz in May 2013. It is also fitted with rear air suspension and hill assist start.
We understand that this is a well maintained vehicle which has recently been imported to the UK from Germany.
BEFORE YOU BUY
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Comments
tony.ev••••
Joshua.. SPAIN
tony.ev••••
All import and tax duties paid this car can move freely between UK and EU, This may differ from country to country.... how is this the case if the green transit plates have expired ? Cam we see some paperwork to support this ? -edited-
Joshua2••••
sellerWhich country do you want to take car to ?
Heliton••••
Of course no vehicle no asstance need... Again why have you not registered the vehicle in the UK in preparation for the Auction? You must admit this looks very strange, to leave it until you have our money in your pocket..
Joshua2••••
sellerI did not register the vehicle in U.K. as it is most likely a European buyer will buy it.So I also paid U.K. taxes in case a U.K. buyer buys it .This way it is definitely better for resale purpose.Definitely a perfect solution from my point of view.Thank you
tony.ev••••
you say you can assist how much will you charge to do this?
Joshua2••••
sellerI will not charge for assisting you but you need to win the bidding first.
tony.ev••••
So the truth is the vehicle cannot be used on the road as it is... it will need to be transported and if it crosses any border with UK there is likely to be problems and it will most likely be impounded... this is not how Classic Car has presented it in the details provided above..
Joshua2••••
sellerThe vehicle can be registered in U.K.first then driven abroad.I can assist in this.
tony.ev••••
The registration mark on the document is different to the plates that are shown. There should be a document with those plates on. Have you matching documents and insurance etc that can be used? First matriculation and import tax will need to be paid when importing into Spain.
Joshua2••••
sellerI have matching documents for the export plates but these export plates and export plate documents cannot be used again as the date is expired.
tony.ev••••
Thats because ITS NOT GERMAN, its AUSTRIAN. The paperwork and green plate are all in german, but Austrian German. Please explain either Classic Car or the Dealer (garage) why we are NOT being supplied with the correct facts?? I too am interested in making a bid, BUT IT MUST BE BASED ON THE TRUE FACTS AND PAPERWORK SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR. None of us want problems later, the time to get it right IS NOW please Joshua... CAN YOU PLEASE SORT THIS??
Joshua2••••
sellerThe Austrian export plates were only on the car to drive the car to U.K..They have expired.So cannot be used anymore.The car has German registration papers as shown.The car is all U.K. taxes paid and have Customs Nova done and all relevant U.K. customs to show I have paid all U.K. taxes.Thank you
Backtob••••
Have maid a pre bid ,, but very uneasy about the car being reg as a German car ?
Joshua2••••
sellerI can help to make U.K. papers if needed .
Heliton••••
In Spain you pay IMPORT TAX not only when the car is new but every time its imported into the country, even if its twenty years old, based on its current valuation... l will send you further details later - dont forget they a "money-grabbing" lot here, now one of the mostly highly taxed countries in "the world"!! (not like the good old "B" days"!!!)
Joshua2••••
sellerOk.Thank you
Heliton••••
PLEASE check this AGAIN Joshua, l know your WRONG in respect to several EU COUNTRIES one of which IS SPAIN!!! - ("as it has German papers and you will not need to pay the tax again in any eu country)"
Joshua2••••
sellerNot sure why you need to pay tax again in Spain.Please check why that is .
Heliton••••
one final question for the moment.. the green plate on the vehicle is NOT a standard white based plate, what are the legal requirements in relation to this plate, if its registered in Germany, will it need to be changed, l assume YES and re-imported into whatever EEC country with payment of that countries duty and import taxes and/or does it mean the vehicle can be used and driven, as is, anywhere in the EEC?
Joshua2••••
sellerThe plates that are on the vehicle are temporary export plates but you can register it in any eu country as it has German papers and you will not need to pay the tax again in any eu country .
seamus-••••
is it still on german plates.?
Joshua2••••
sellerYes it’s still on german plates.All U.K. taxes paid also.So no problem to register in U.K. or in Europe.
tony.ev••••
In what currency will the auction be made, and how much and what currency will you be charging my card for your service fee? If successful the vehicle l would like to purchase by way of bank transfer ok?
Joshua2••••
sellerIt will be made in U.K. pound currency.Yes if successful you can pay by bank transfer.Thank you
Corneli••••
When did the current owner acquire this car?
Joshua2••••
sellerCurrent owner acquired the car in October 2023