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£3,488

1997 Mercedes-Benz C250 Elegance TD Only two former keepers, highly specified from factory

Manor Park • UK • 6 Feb 2022

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£3,488

1997 Mercedes-Benz C250 Elegance TD Only two former keepers, highly specified from factory

UK • 6 Feb 2022

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz C250 Elegance TD, with only two previous owners, is a rare find with only 34 believed to be licensed in the UK. Finished in Brilliant Silver with a black cloth interior, it's equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, electric sunroof, windows, and factory alloy wheels.

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Condition 

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103,352 miles

WDB2021282F650671

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

R871HFT

1997

Auction

£3,488

1997 Mercedes-Benz C250 Elegance TD Only two former keepers, highly specified from factory

Manor Park • UK • 6 Feb 2022

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Interactive 360° Panorama A fantastic opportunity to acquire this Mercedes Benz C250 TD Auto finished in Brilliant Silver, with contrasting Black cloth seats.

A number of optional extras have been specified from factory, including electric window, electric sunroof, alloy wheels, drivers and passenger air bags and metallic paint.

Displaying only two former keepers from new on the V5C registration document, this C250 has covered 103,000 miles and is set up for plenty more motoring miles to come.

The 2497cc diesel engine provides plenty of power through all the gears.

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Price Analysis vs Other C 250s

£840

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,642

Median Price (Since 2020)

£19,659

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous C 250 Sales

MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on 29th Jun 2023

Latest MOT mileage:

108,900 miles

MOT History

Failed

On 29th Jun 2023, 108,900 miles

There were 34 defects noted.

Major:
- Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front radiator support corroded
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- sill covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Passed

On 5th Jul 2022, 104,702 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- general underbody corrosion to sills/rear subframe and rear suspension components
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Failed

On 15th Jun 2022, 104,543 miles

There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wishbone anchor point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed

On 22nd Jun 2021, 103,076 miles


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