1993 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet with Hardtop

Registration no. L638 SES Chassis no. WDB1240662C004827

Footnotes

The Mercedes W124 is renowned for being one of most well-engineered Mercedes of all time, and is famous for its bank-vault build quality and reliability. The styling is also the embodiment of Mercedes from the 1980s and 1990s, and it harks back to an era of understated style with its smooth lines, squared grille and three-pointed star bonnet ornament. The convertible variant of the W124 (also known as the A124) was first launched in 1991, and earlier examples were initially labelled as 320CEs. However this was later changed to E320 in 1993.

This earlier 1993 example was purchased by the vendor in April 2017 and is presented in a very good condition. It is a very well specified example and was ordered new with £6,500 worth of optional extras which includes a factory hardtop roof. The outside is finished in a black metallic paint which works well with the grey leather interior (both are in good order). The car has not been actively used since 2019, so it will be sold with a recommendation for recommissioning. There is good history with the car including servicing bills and old MOTs.

Vendor Score Total: 26/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 20/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

Car History File: 3