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1990' Mercedes-Benz 230
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£18,995Published 9 July 2026ID: e5Rjss
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Information from the owner
Body: Convertible
Age: 36 years
Mileage: 87000 km
Displacement: 2299 cc
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior color: Silver
Interior: Air Conditioning
Exterior: Fog lamps
Safety: Antilock Brakes
Electronics: AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth
Seller's comments about 1990' Mercedes-Benz 230
1990 Mercedes-Benz (W124) 230CE Sportline Auto CoupeA Unique Example - Quite Possibly One Of The Best AvailableJust 87K Miles - Full, Colossal and Comprehensive Service History - Pristine ConditionGleaming 735 Astral Silver - 372 Blue Sportline "Karo" InteriorVery High Factory Specification inc Cruise, Climate, AC, ASD, etcA Stunning and Special Example with an Interesting History - Thousands SpentTHE CARDate of Registration: 5th June 1990 (on UK Diplomatic Plates) 24th Aug 1998 Standard UK PlatesRegistration Number: G577 SGNMOT Expiry:9th June 2026 (No Advisories) 12 Months MOT on SaleMileage: 87, 000 MilesService History: FSH (23+ Stamps - Main Dealer/ Specialist + Large Box File containing just about every bit of paper you could hope for)Last Service; 9th June 2025 at 85, 340 Miles (will have a "refresh" service)Supplied with: All Original Manuals in Glovebox Pack, unused First aid Kit, Warning Triangle, Tool-Roll, Jack.Keys: Full Host of Keys Previous Keepers on V5: 3HPI Status: 100% ClearFEATURES * Cruise Control* Drivers Airbag* ACC Auto Climate Control with Air-conditioning (overhauled & converted to R134a)* Cyclonic "Hepa Filtered" Cabin Air Intake* ABS* ASD (Auto Locking Differential)* Optional “Swirl” Air Filter Intake* Reinforced Seats (a very rare option)* Steel Sump Guard (Factory Option) - This is quite some item!* Air conditioning (working & converted to R134a)* Electric Windows x 4* Central Locking* Outside Temperature Gauge* Factory (not aftermarket) Anti-Theft System* Electric Windows x 4 * Electric Tilt/ Slide Sunroof* Power Steering* Front Armrest* Rear Armrest * Storage Compartment in Centre Console* Storage Compartment Between Rear Seats * Illuminated Vanity Mirrors* Electric/ Heated Mirrors* Load Adjustable Headlamps* Front Fog Lamps* Continental TR7416UB CD/ RDS/ USB/ Aux/ Bluetooth Head Unit* Alloy Wheels (recently refurbished)* 5 x Brand New Continental Ultra Contact Tyres (all same date code)* Genuine MB Blue Ribbed OvermatsFull Sportline host of options as follows....* Lowered suspension* Slightly Stiffer Springs* Uprated Anti Roll Bars* Quicker Steering* 7j X 15 15-Hole Forged Alloy Wheels with 205/ 60 Tyres* Sportline "Karo" Check Interior* Reinforced Front Seats* 390mm Leather Rimmed Steering Wheel* Sportline Logo Leather Gear KnobFACTORY DATA (BUILD) CARDGeneral DataFIN WDB1240432B257189Model 230 CEEngine 102982 22 173140Transmission 722408 02 915851Order Number 0 0 537 05023Order Location GREAT BRITAINInterior FABRIC - BLUE (372)Paint 1 ASTRAL SILVER - METALLIC PAINT (735U)Approx. Build Date 1990-05Code Description211 AUTOMATIC LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (ASD)240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR281 STEERING WHEEL WITH SPORTS DESIGN (390 MM) AND GEARSHIFT LEVER IN LEATHER TRIM300 STORAGE BOX IN FRONT TRAY301 STORAGE BOX IN THE REAR341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS343 CYCLONE AIR FILTER362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE)412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT444 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL) AND AIRBAG461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND481 UNDERSHIELDS524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION538 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA AND FRONT LOUDSPEAKER - WITHOUT RADIO SET543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT551 ANTI-THEFT/ ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM563 FRONT SEATS, LEFT AND RIGHT, REINFORCED570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT588 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L. H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS650 SPORTS CHASSIS WITH 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT950 SPORTLINEWORK DONE IN PREPARATIONService 1 at 85, 262 Miles (05/ 11/ 2024) as follows:Flush engineReplace engine Oil/ FilterReplace sump plug & washerReplace air filterBrakes stripped, cleaned, rebuiltReplace brake fluidReplace spark plugs (Bosch)MOT vehicle (no advisories)Service 2 at 85, 340 Miles (10/ 06/ 2025) as follows:Replace engine Oil/ FilterReplace sump plug & washerSet CO ValuesMOT Vehicle (no advisories)Other Work Carried OutReplace front shock absorber boots & bump stopsReplace alternator (brand new)Replace thermostat & sealReplace NSF brake caliper (new)Replace both rear brake flexi hosesReplace camshaft (brand new)Replace rocker arm assembliesReplace oil spray barReplace all 8 hydraulic tappets (brand new)Replace rocker cover gasketReseal ASD pumpReplace plug lead plastic casing (new Genuine MB)Replace timing chain tensioner (brand new)Remove sump, remove big ends shells inspect (OK) and reassembleThoroughly clean sump panReplace sump gasket (Elring) and refit sumpSet ignition timing to correct valueReplace OVP relayDiagnose non functioning cruise control, replace amplifier (with later improved unit)Replace headlamp switch knob (new genuine MB)Replace headlamp (damaged lens)Repair headlamp level vacuum levelingThoroughly clean replacement headlampReplace various dash illumination bulbsRemove climate control panel, replace all illumination bulbsConvert radio wiring to ISO plug using correct Audio leads PC2-11-4 adapter (no wires cut!)Fit Continental TR7416UB Bluetooth CD/ TunerReplace windscreen (West Yorkshire Windscreens)Remove mono wiper assembly, strip, clean, lubricate and rebuildPaint wiper arm (correct 7129 Galinite grey)Replace wiper blade (Bosch)Replace heater blower (brand new)Rebuild windscreen scuttle with new screws and clipsReplace plenum drain plastic “grate”Dynax UC coat plenum chamberRemove and properly refit A-pilar interior trimsReplace rear brake flexi hosesReplace rear flexi hose clipsRepair leaking power steering pipeReplace several engine vacuum hosesReplace batteryFit Cytek quick connect charger leadRepair glovebox lid “soft action” check strapRemove and thoroughly clean all road wheelsClean and paint all wheel boltsFit 5 x New Continental Ultra Contact 205/ 60 R15V tyres (all matching 49/ 24 date codes)Vehicle tracking checked and adjustedDetail all wheel archesWire brush & paint suspension componentsDynas UC coat suspension componentsDynax UC coat sill jacking pointsDynax UC coat underbody fuel/ brake pipesDetail engine bayPowder coat steel sump guardReplace undertray shield mounting hardwarePowder coat air cleaner lidReplace engine bay warning noticesRemove battery tray and clean area underneath & Dynax UC coatPowder coat battery tray and refit using new hardwareReplace battery clamp (New MB)Dynax UC coat battery carrierRemove wash bottle and replace sealing grommetsStrip/ paint wash bottle bracket, refit using new nutsRemove/ clean steering box heat shieldPaint steering boxClean power steering box heatshield and refitClean exhaust manifold and paintRemove spare wheel, clean and paint spare wheel wellReseal spare wheel well grommetPaint underside of spare wheel well (7129 Galinite Grey)Fit new felt pads in spare wheel wellRemove all tools from tool roll and cleanWash tool rollReplace boot warning notice labelReplace numerous clips, screws, fasteners etcRemove clean/ lubricate/ refit HVAC aspirator fanReplace illumination bulb in left dash ventRepair retaining clips in left dash ventRemove courtesy light assembly Clean aspirator sensor grilleReplace bulbs in seatbelt warning indicator Secure sunroof switchReplace number plates & screwsReplace both side repeater lamps (New Genuine MB)Extensively test drive vehicleUpdate/ file extensive service historyTyres pressures set to Front: 29psi / Rear: 35psi / Spare: 50psiWheel bolts torqued to 120nmAll levels checkedVehicle washed and polishedSUMMARYThis very special, high specification, beautiful and unique car was previously sold by me last year, however it's available again as the owner has relocated to France. The car has actually been to France in his ownership and he wanted to take it with him, but registering it in France was going to be an onerous and lengthy process, so he’s reluctantly decided to let it go. By his own admission he said he’ll probably regret letting it go as finding another C124 like this will be nigh on impossible. In his relatively short ownership, he’s covered around 2000 miles, most of those in France. When not in use, the car has been stored at a professional car storage facility.I've seen a quite a few W124's in the 20+ years I've been specialising in these cars, and I firmly believe this is one of the best examples of its type available and one that has also had a very interesting life, having been specially ordered from Germany via The Mercedes Diplomatic & Tourist Services in Piccadilly, London. There are some very rare and unusual options on this car, many seldom, if at all, found on any Mercedes, let alone a W124 Coupe. The first owner of this 230CE was working as a Spacecraft Analyst for Inmarsat (a British Telecommunications Company) when he ordered it via The Mercedes Tourist and Diplomatic Sales Division; there’s even a collection of the original sales brochures (see photos) in the history with notes he’d made whilst deciding on its specification, a spec which I have to say was both exacting and clearly made without much regard to the cost; this car has some of the most expensive options available at the time. The order was placed and the car was built in Germany and delivered to the UK a few months later, where it was collected by its new owner. As he was working for the British Government and this was a special order through the Diplomatic services, this 230CE carried UK diplomatic plates throughout his ownership from 1990-1998.After being sold out of the Diplomatic service in 1998, it was purchased by the second owner, a Saville Row Tailor who stored the car in an underground car park for most of it’s life, but rarely used it. He acquired the vehicle on the 24th August 1998 after a very substantial AA Vehicle inspection (report paperwork included in the extensive history). The vehicle had covered 48, 702 miles at that stage. An additional owner was unfortunately added a few years later due to a marriage split; the owner had to register it in a good friend's (and fellow Tailor) name, so that his ex-wife couldn’t lay claim to his gorgeous Mercedes!The next owner, who I originally bought the car from, acquired it back in August 2017 and has since used it only for summer motoring and shows. It’s also been garaged the whole of his 7 year tenure and had very significant expenditure lavished on it during that time. I then sold it in May 2025 to one of my very good customers, who added it to his collection of classics, however as mentioned above a move to France has forced a genuinely reluctant sale, so she's back here with me.When I first bought this car in August (2024) I drove it 265 miles home on one of the hottest days of that year. That trip was an absolute joy and one I’ll fondly remember as it reminded me just how good these cars are; the first 200 miles was in air conditioned comfort, cruise control set and just wafting along up the A1, then as the as the sun set on the later part of the journey, it was all windows down and sunroof open which almost gives the feel of a convertible, but with none of the drawbacks. The Sportline package came into its own in the last few miles on twistier roads; this rare option really does give the C124 a Sportier (and very enjoyable) edge, but without completely compromising the superb ride characteristics the W124 is famous for.After all the work thats been carried out, I firmly believe this is one of the best, and somewhat unique W124 Coupes on offer. It’s the whole package of immaculate condition, incredible provenance and superb specification. If you're looking for a W124 Coupe, this is the one you've been waiting for. Although I say you should never buy these cars as an investment, it has to be said that these are often better than money in the bank, and I can see examples like this being worth £20-25K plus in the not-too-distant future. If I can't get very near what I want for that, I'll put my money where my mouth is and happily keep it myself, as it can occupy the space left in my garage at home left vacant after the recent sale of my R107 SL. Not withstanding that I can also enjoy the fruits of my labour, and as I've already said, I think my money is probably better invested in this car, than it is sitting in a bank.THE MTSV DIFFERENCEUnlike some, I don’t just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business. To read more, see my website.Any other questions, please feel free to contact. I'm a firstly and foremostly a true car enthusiast of many, many years, and a Mercedes Club Member, so it's a pleasure to meet and speak to like-minded people.Finally, I'm situated in Keighley, West Yorkshire (Postal Code Area BD21) the home of Timothy Taylor's Brewery (sadly no relation!) and approximately 11 miles from Skipton, and 20 miles West of Leeds. We're also just on the edge of Bronte country, and only two miles away from the world famous village of Haworth.All major debit/ credit cards accepted.Thanks for reading my advert!Mark.
