Mercedes-Benz's internal designation for its compact saloon from 1993-2000, was W202.

As the first generation of the C-Class, replacing the 190 series/W201 in June 1993, the C-Class sedan was Mercedes' entry-level model until 1997, when the company launched the A-Class.

Production reached 1,847,382 over model years 1994–2000.

Four distinctive trim levels were offered, Classic, Elegance, Esprit and Sport.

The Sport featured lowered and uprated suspension, alloy wheels, sport seats, a carbon effect dash, leather rimmed steering wheel and a sunroof, being aimed at the more sporting driver.

Finished in Azurite blue over Navy leather interior and straight grain wood veneer this Elegance model has had just one owner from new and covered only c.34,000 miles with 8 services on file.

Boasting a clean MOT history, with no advisories at all since 2005, it is now offered from a deceased estate.

Said to be in exceptional 'time-warp' condition, upon inspection the engine started easily and ra...