1995 Mercedes S124 E Class E280 Estate - Facelift Model
4 Speed Automatic
Smoke Silver with Cream Leather Interior
Showing 138k Miles (
MOT until end February 2018
3 Previous Owners - the last one since 2008
High Specification: Automatic Gearbox, Beige Leather Leather, Premium Alpine CD Stereo, Electric Tilt Slide Sunroof, Electric Windows x 4, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Electric Door Mirrors, Remote Central Locking with Alarm & Immobiliser, Mercedes Spare Wheel, etc
I purchased this recently as a winter project as I have always fancied a 6 Cylinder W124 Estate (or S124 to give it the correct name!) However, I have just been offered an E30 318is Coupe, hence I am now selling this on as it is.
M104.942 - 2.8 Litre - 24 Valve - Inline 6 Cylinder - 193 BHP
Runs and drives well. Starts first turn of the key, although you do need to give it a slight rev on initial cold start. No overheating. Good motorway cruiser, and I have done over 100 miles at 70+ mph with no issues at all.
Good engine and gearbox. Gear changes are as they should be in an E Class. Would benefit from an Engine and Gearbox service as a matter of routine maintenance. Front brakes shudder under heavier braking, so will need replacing in the future. OSF tyre will need replacing, at is has worn on the outer edge.
MOT history shows a mileage discrepancy in late 2007, and the true mileage based on this would possibly be around the 220k mark. However, at this price point, I don't think that matters and based on average mileage, 220k miles is about right!
Finished in the rare Smoke Silver, which makes a nice change from the usual plain silver, green and blue examples that always come up for sale!
Bodywork needs TLC: marks and blemishes consistent with age and mileage. Rear bumper strip needs replacing and is currently held on with tape. Front bumper has scrapes on both sides. OSF wing has corrosion and NSF wing has a dent. Lacquer has peeled on the bonnet. Rear tailgate bolts are damaged, and it is currently securely held in place (it has a gap, as can be seen in the photos and will let water in when it rains) - it cannot be opened until you get replacement bolts and fix it back in place. Driver's window does not work.
On a positive note, it is not a total rot box like a lot of these are. Recent MOT history mentions no corrosion issues, which is a good sign. The rear arches seem solid. To make it a lot more presentable you would get the front wings replaced and painted, and get the bonnet painted and repair the rear tailgate - that will make a massive difference and enhance the appearance of the car.
Interior is in clean condition, with the usual wear and tear. Nothing major, and no rips or tears. The quality of the materials Mercedes used for the 124 series is evident in how the cabin still feels solid.
Comes with: 1 x Remote Key, A few Bills & Receipts, V5 Logbook (registered to my name and address)
Still has a quarter tank of petrol.
Anyone that has less than 10 Feedback, please contact me before placing a bid, otherwise your bids will be cancelled.
Sold as Seen and as SPARES OR REPAIRS ONLY due to the faults listed, with no warranty given and / or implied. Car has been described honestly, and any viewing / inspection is welcome. Once sold, vehicle is 100% responsibility of the new owner.
No large groups (you don't need to bring 5 people along), and please come at a decent hour where you can clearly see the car.
I'm too busy to entertain time wasters, silly offers or scammers. Stupid offers won't even be replied to and the car will NOT be sold for a penny less than the start price (which is stupidly cheap for one of these). Anyone trying to pour dirty oil into the coolant will find themselves leaving with a very sore hand...
Instant Bank Transfer OR Cash-On-Collection ONLY
Once sorted, good ones of these sell for £4k+ all day long, and represent a lot of car for the cash. Was over £30k when new, so grab a bargain! W124s are creeping in value, and this one won't take much to get it up to that level.
Located in Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 post code. Or it can be collected from Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 post code with prior arrangement.
Please call me on 07984 395400 for any further information.
