1997 Mercedes W210 E230 Elegance
5 Speed Automatic
Smoke Silver with Mushroom Cloth Interior
77k Genuine Miles
MOT until May 2018
For sale is a genuine low mileage Mercedes E Class W210 E230 Elegance Automatic.
Finished in the rather rare and nice Smoke Silver Metallic (a silver with a gold hint) with a unusual specification.
I purchased this locally from the family of an elderly gent, who had sadly passed away earlier this year. It was MOT'd in May 2017, and has sat around since. They just wanted it gone, and I find it hard to refuse a German barge, so a deal was struck.
It has had a thorough valet, as it had stood under a tree for the last few months. I have taken for a long drive to Northants and back, and it performed admirably. Very smooth car to drive. Cruises happily at 70+ mph on the motorway and will return a genuine 40+ mpg on longer runs.
Comes with the original Sales Invoice - this car was £34,119 in June 1997. It had over £5k in Optional Extras, including: Electric Driver's Memory Seat, Air Conditioning, Power Folding Door Mirrors, Cruise Control, CD Autochanger
Usual 'Elegance' specification includes: Power Steering, Electric Windows x 4, Dual Zone Climate Control, 15" Alloy Wheels, Walnut Veneer, Electric Rear Head Rests, Electronic Boot Release, Front Arm Rest, Front Fog Lamps, Spare Wheel, Jack, Warning Triangle, Remote Central Locking, Alarm & Immobiliser, etc.
'M111' / 2295 cc / 4 Cylinder / 16 Valve / 150 BHP / 40+ MPG
Mechanically perfect, starts first turn of the key. No leaks. No overheating. Pulls well, and has a surprisingly decent amount of torque.
Gearbox is excellent and the gear changes are seamless and effortless, as they should be in an E Class. Sometimes the gearbox remains in third gear, both from moving off as well as at higher speeds. Can still be driven away, but remember the revised will be higher at motorway speeds.
Tyres all have decent tread and are matching Dunlop, but due to standing for a while, have a few cracks not the tyre walls.
Brakes work well, and stop the car as they should. No shuddering. Suspension is nice and tight.
ABS / BAS lights are illuminated and they come on once you go above 30mph. From experience, this is either an ABS sensor or a wheel speed sensor. Cruise control doesn't work. Widows are slow in operation, due to lack of use, but they all work. Back panel on drivers seats doesn't move, but the base moves back and forth, as well as up and down. Windscreen washer jets are blocked due to dirt and grime (you can hear the pump working). Most of these issues have arisen due to the car standing for a while, and won't take much to put right.
Body work has a few rust blisters, mainly on the rear arches, front wings and lower door panels. OSF wing is the worst, and would ideally need replacing. Not a rot box - I've seen a lot worse, and I'm sure you have too.
Comes with 2 x Remote Key Fobs (one needs new battery) / Mercedes Folder / E Class User Manuals / Logbook
It has a folder with Bills and Receipts totalling over £4k.
Sold as Seen and as SPARES OR REPAIRS ONLY due to the listed faults.
Need this collecting ASAP, as I am moving house and won't have the space to store it.
Located in Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 post code.
Please call me on 07984 395400.
