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£1,630

Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance Auto 1998

SWVA • UK • 25 Apr 2024

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Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£1,630

Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance Auto 1998

UK • 25 Apr 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance, with only 82,069 miles, features a green/black metallic exterior and beige leather interior. With a detailed Mercedes-Benz service history, including 8 stamps and MOT records, this C240 presents a solid opportunity for classic car enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

Based on the description, the car has been well-maintained with a comprehensive service history and relatively low mileage for its age. While it's not described as flawless, the minor imperfections and the need for some reconditioning suggest it falls into the 'Very Good' to 'Excellent' category.

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82,069 miles

R34PAH

1998

Auction

WDB2020262F726750

RHD

United Kingdom

£1,630

Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance Auto 1998

SWVA • UK • 25 Apr 2024

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

In Brief: Comes with complete Mercedes-Benz bookpack Service book with 8 stamps High spec example Just 82,069 miles in 26 years On the Surface: This 1998 Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance was first registered on the 28th of March 1998, this luxurious saloon boasts a distinctive green/black metallic finish paired with a full beige leather interior.

Maintenance: Well cared for throughout its existence, this Mercedes-Benz has transitioned through the hands of 5 keepers.

The maintenance history is displayed in original Mercedes-Benz book pack, featuring a service book adorned with 8 stamps.

The last entry in 2019 at 60,335 miles, accompanied by a single hand-written addition.

Additionally, a comprehensive MOT history printout is included.

The Model: In October 1986, three years into the Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) production, efforts commenced on its successor.

Design work began in 1987, and the final design was chosen in 1989.

Rough prototypes were tested in 1989, and the first production d...

Price Analysis vs Other C 240s

£760

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,054

Median Price (Since 2020)

£11,250

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 5th Feb 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

92,203 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 20th Jan 2026, 92,203 miles


Passed

On 28th Jan 2025, 85,954 miles


Passed

On 6th Feb 2024, 81,290 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Failed

On 5th Feb 2024, 81,290 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))


Advisory:
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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SWVA

61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England

Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.

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