£6,776
1988 Mercedes Benz 300 E Auto Saloon
Brightwells • UK • 2 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,776
1988 Mercedes Benz 300 E Auto Saloon
UK • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E, with one owner and 80,500 miles, comes with extensive options and a detailed history. While the bonnet paint needs attention, recent mechanical work and a clean MOT make it a mechanically sound classic ready for a new owner.
Condition
6
The car has some cosmetic issues such as flat paintwork on the bonnet, but it is mechanically sound with recent maintenance. The interior is well-maintained, and the car has a comprehensive service history. Overall, it presents well for its age and mileage.
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80,500 miles
A3OYC
1988
Auction
WDB1240302A703084
RHD
United Kingdom
£6,776
1988 Mercedes Benz 300 E Auto Saloon
Brightwells • UK • 2 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description One owner from new; 80,500 miles; just 2,000 miles or so since 2005; regularly put through an MOT and serviced
Delivered new to its sole owner in March 1988, this top of the range 300E was ordered with pretty much every option on the pricelist.
The original invoice from the time of initial order was for £33,875 - that is the equivelent of £122,000 in today's money - it was quite a car.
Painted blue black metallic and trimmed in grey leather, it had electric seats, driver's lumbar support, a/c, an electric sunroof, Pioneer stereo, roof aerial and rear speakers.
These extras came to £6,329 alone.
He also added a Mercedes-Benz car kit, fully colour coded which add a further £2,100 and BBS alloys with locking nuts, although these do not appear to be currently fitted to the car.
The history file comes with the old style logbooks and the current V5C, showing the private number A3 OYC which was put on the car in 1992 and which is being included in the sale.
(Note the spacin...
Price Analysis vs Other (W124) 300 Es
£1,001
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,277
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,484
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Jun 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
80,505 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Jun 2024, 80,505 miles
Failed
On 21st Jun 2024, 80,505 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passed
On 16th Jun 2023, 80,468 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear axle mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Failed
On 30th Mar 2023, 80,467 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Nearside and Offside Rear near axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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