£4,200
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W124)
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230E is a one-owner vehicle until recently, boasting a well-maintained 2.3-liter engine and automatic transmission. It features a desirable color combination and a remarkably preserved interior with original components.
Condition
8
The car presents beautifully inside and out. The history file shows an impressive 20 service stamps, with many by the same two MB main dealers.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1240232A372461
Chassis No:
Odometer:
103,287 miles
D910ANR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W124) Appealing one-owner from new until March this year (deceased estate) with automatic 'box in startlingly unmolested order; very presentable order Dating from March 1987 this earlier W124 series Mercedes comes to us in 230E form and is finished in desirable BlueBlack with grey bumpers and sits upon its original 15” steel wheels with plastic MB hub caps.
Under the bonnet, we find the fuel injected 2.3 litre M102.982 four cylinder petrol engine which develops 130bhp and drives the rear wheels here, via four-speed automatic transmission with Sports and Economy modes.
Inside the cabin, we find light grey cloth seats with manual adjustment, Zebrano wood trim, original Blaupunkt radio/cassette player, electric sunroof and heated rear screen along with electric windows (x4) and electric passenger mirror.
The car shows 103,287 miles which have been covered by its sole owner until their death earlier this year when the car passed to their daughter.
The car prese...
Points of note
£2,310
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,748
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,047
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Feb 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
107,508 miles
Registration Date
1987-03-01
MOT History
Failed
On Feb 26 2026 with 107,508 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before rear T joint (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 13 2023 with 104,779 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber.
Passed
On Nov 28 2022 with 103,290 miles
Failed
On Nov 28 2022 with 103,289 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Feb 19 2021 with 103,046 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 26 2020 with 102,912 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 13 2019 with 102,834 miles
Passed
On Nov 16 2017 with 102,756 miles
Passed
On Dec 02 2016 with 102,661 miles
Failed
On Dec 02 2016 with 102,661 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Nov 19 2015 with 102,480 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Nov 05 2014 with 102,154 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Oct 08 2013 with 101,613 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Oct 13 2012 with 100,488 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2011 with 99,917 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2010 with 99,233 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2009 with 98,153 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2008 with 96,415 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2007 with 94,769 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 03 2006 with 93,365 miles
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