The W124 was designed to last many miles with awards actually given and worn by high mileage versions.

Much of the 124's engineering and many of its features were advanced automotive technology at its introduction, incorporating innovations that have been adopted throughout the industry.

It had one of the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any vehicle of the time due to its aerodynamic body which included plastic moulding for the undercarriage to streamline airflow beneath the car, reducing fuel consumption and wind noise.

It had a single windscreen wiper that had an eccentric mechanism at its base that extended the wiper's reach to the top corners of the windscreen.

This blue car is an excellent example, specified with the desirable options of an electric factory sunroof and mushroom leather interior.

One owner from new, registered on 25th January 1995 with mileage of only 105,000 over 25 years (4,200 per annum) and with a full Mercedes-Benz service history by Caffyns of Dorchest...