1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 230E
Highlights
- Under 52,000 warranted miles
- Well-specified, original and very tidy W124
- First keeper for 33 years
- Long MOT to July 2025
- Ideal daily driver or weekend indulgence
The Appeal
The W124 was the work of a company at the very top of its game. Tasked with succeeding the superb W123 and retaking Mercedes-Benz's place at the top of the executive motoring tree, the crisply Sacco-penned new car had to be good.
And it was. The W124 is widely recognised as one of the best of the firm’s saloons - quite an achievement in itself - and the last of Stuttgart’s ‘engineering-led’ models. These cars were exceptionally well built, which partly explains why this handsome Almandine Red example has withstood the test of time so well.
Much of its condition, though, is surely down to its very sparing use by its first keeper of 33 years. It has covered a mere 51,428 miles from new.
There were many W124 variants but the 230E is arguably the one to have. You get decent power - 130bhp on tap - and reasonable economy such that it works as a daily driver. This one adds a tidy specification too, including a hardwearing fabric cabin, Zebrano wood and steel sliding sunroof. It is highly original - right down to the factory Blaupunkt Cambridge radio cassette - and in very good condition, as the long MOT confirms. Whether you choose to preserve it for weekends or press it into service as a comfy, distinctive daily, this one looks well worth your bid.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st September 1989
- First registered keeper for 33 years
- Only four registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car last year intending to keep it
- Factory handbooks as shown
- Stamped service book as shown
- MOT history confirms low mileage
- 2 sets of keys
- MOT to 8th July 2025 with 50,572 miles on test
- Advisories to note on MOT
- Current mileage is 51,428 miles in photographs
The Condition
- Handsome original Almandine red metallic (512U) paintwork in good condition
- Few signs of age or use across paintwork but some shown in photos
- These include light scuffs and edge chips to doors as shown
- Bodywork presents well with early pre-facelift finish and straight panels
- Some light signs of age to panels as shown in photographs
- These include light bubbling to door bases, front wings and above rear bumper
- Underside appears in good overall condition with notes on MOT to check
- Factory standard car with 15in steel wheels and factory hub caps, both well kept
- Fitted with Firestone tyres in 2021 which have covered few miles since and show good tread
- Neat exterior detailing includes factory-branded mud flaps
- Lights and exterior trim are in good order with clear lenses
- There is a small chip to the windscreen as shown but not noted on MOT
- Factory fitted with electric steel sliding sunroof in working order
- Beige fabric interior in very good condition thanks to hard-wearing finish
- Very few signs of age or use to seats, with very light driver’s bolster wear to note
- Interior fittings including headlining, carpets, factory over mats and switchgear well kept
- Specification includes four electric windows, Zebrano wood and rear folding headrests
- Retains factory features such as period Blaupunkt Cambridge radio/cassette
- We understand that the electrics and interior functions are all in working order
- Boot floor appears to be solid and contains factory steel wheel and tool kit
- First ait provided with car from factory
The Mechanics
- M102 2,299cc 4cyl fuel injected 130bhp engine
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with Sport mode
- Well maintained with no reported running or driving issues
- One minor advisory to note on the current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1989
- Make Mercedes
- Model 230
- Colour Red
- Odometer 51,428 Miles
- Engine size 2299
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Bath
- Location Somerset
- Country United Kingdom
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