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£880

1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO

SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£880

1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO

UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 8

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This W202 C240 Sport Auto, finished in Blue Black with a Black leather interior, benefits from long-term ownership and a recent respray. With a comprehensive history file, mechanical upkeep, and attractive presentation, this modern classic Mercedes appears to be a well-maintained example.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as tidy and well-presented with a recent respray enhancing its appearance. It has been garaged since 2016 and has a good history file, suggesting it has been well-maintained. However, the description mentions higher overall mileage and slight wear, indicating it is not in near-perfect condition.

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136,521 miles

S554LLJ

1998

Auction

Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£880

1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO

SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

In Brief:

Tiidy example of a W202 generation C240 Sport

Finished in Blue Black over a Black leather interior Owned by the current keeper for the last 10 years Recent respray undertaken Good history file including stamped service book

Auctioneer’s Notes:

A tidy and well-presented example of a W202-generation Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport.

Finished in Blue Black over a Black leather interior, this car benefits from long-term ownership.

Despite the higher overall mileage, the car presents very well and has clearly been looked after.

Maintenance & Condition:

The vehicle benefits from a recent respray which has greatly enhanced its appearance, and it remains smart both inside and out.

It is offered with a current MOT valid until December 2026.

In 2024 the rear suspension arms were replaced, along with the lower and upper torque rods, while the front and rear subframe has been undersealed to help preserve the structure.

Always garaged since 2016, this C240 has clearly enjoyed consid...

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 18th Dec 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

201,970 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 11th Dec 2025, 201,970 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Part covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Partly covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed

On 10th Dec 2024, 201,905 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/bolts rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Passed

On 19th Dec 2023, 201,524 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed

On 25th Oct 2022, 201,438 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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