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1987 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W124)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230E is a well-preserved example with only one owner until 2022 and 103,410 miles. It boasts a comprehensive service history with 20 stamps in the book, original features, and is reported to drive without fault.
Condition
8
The car presents beautifully with very good bodywork with but a few minor marks as pictured, excellent interior and a spare wheel that looks to have never been used. The vendor reports it drove without fault and remains a joy.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB124023A372461
Chassis No:
Odometer:
103,410 miles
D910ANR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Smart, earlier example from a deceased estate showing just 103,000 miles covered by just one owner from new until 2022; nice spec and boasting 20 stamps in the service book; driven to the sale Supplied new in March 1987 by Castle’s Mercedes of Leicester to its first owner Dr.
Shah this rather fetching W124 series Merc 230E saloon is finished in Blue/Black and sits on its original 15” 15-hole flat face alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.3 litre M102.980 four-cylinder eight-valve petrol engine which developed 134bhp and 205NM of torque when new, driving the rear wheels here via four-speed automatic transmission.
The interior is fitted with light grey cloth trim, Zebrano wood trim, electric front and rear windows, electric passenger mirror, manual seat adjustment, cruise control, heated rear window, electric tilt/slide sunroof and period Blaupunkt Melbourne radio/Casette player.
The car shows just 103,410 miles which have been covered by the first owner until hi...
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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Previous Sales
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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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