£1,630
Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance Auto 1998
SWVA • UK • 25 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£1,630
Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance Auto 1998
UK • 25 Apr 2024
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.
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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Previous C 240 Sales
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))
MOT Mileage Trend
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