1990 Mercedes C124 230CE Auto Sportline Coupe

Just 87K Miles - Full, Colossal and Comprehensive Service History - Pristine Condition

Gleaming 735 Astral Silver - 372 Blue Sportline "Karo" Interior

Very High Factory Specifiaction inc Cruise, Climate, AC, ASD, etc

A Stunning Example with a Very Interesting History

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Vehicle Sale Price: £17,995

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Vehicle Information Page

1990 Mercedes-Benz (W124) 230CE Sportline Auto Coupe Just 87K Miles - Full, Colossal and Comprehensive Service History - Pristine Condition Gleaming 735 Astral Silver - 372 Blue Sportline "Karo" Interior Very High Factory Specification inc Cruise, Climate, AC, ASD, etc A Stunning and Special Example with an Interesting History - Thousands Spent THE CAR Date of Registration: 5th June 1990 (on UK Diplomatic Plates) 24th Aug 1998 Normal UK Plates Registration Number: G577 SGN MOT Expiry:9th June 2026 (No Advisories) Mileage: 87,000 Miles Service 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 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: 3 HPI Status: 100% Clear FEATURES Cruise Control Drivers Airbag ABS ASD (Auto Locking Differential) ACC Auto Climate Control Cyclonic "Hepa Filtered" Cabin Air Intake Optional “Swirl” Air Filter Intake Steel Sump Guard (Factory Option) - This is quite some item! Airconditioning (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 Overmats Full 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 Knob WORK DONE IN PREPARATION Service 1 at 85,262 Miles (05/11/2024) as follows: Flush engine Replace engine Oil/Filter Replace sump plug & washer Replace air filter Brakes stripped, cleaned, rebuilt Replace brake fluid Replace spark plugs (Bosch) MOT vehicle (no advisories) Service 2 at 85,340 Miles (10/06/2025) as follows: Replace engine Oil/Filter Replace sump plug & washer Set CO Values MOT Vehicle (no advisories) Other Work Carried Out Replace front shock absorber boots & bump stops Replace alternator (brand new) Replace thermostat & seal Replace NSF brake caliper (new) Replace both rear brake flexi hoses Replace camshaft (brand new) Replace rocker arm assemblies Replace oil spray bar Replace all 8 hydraulic tappets (brand new) Replace rocker cover gasket Reseal ASD pump Replace plug lead plastic casing (new Genuine MB) Replace timing chain tensioner (brand new) Remove sump, remove big ends shells inspect (OK) and reassemble Thoroughly clean sump pan Replace sump gasket (Elring) and refit sump Set ignition timing to correct value Replace OVP relay Diagnose 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 levelling Thoroughly clean replacement headlamp Replace various dash illumination bulbs Remove climate control panel, replace all illumination bulbs Convert radio wiring to ISO plug using correct Audio leads PC2-11-4 adapter (no wires cut!) Fit Continental TR7416UB Bluetooth CD/Tuner Replace windscreen (West Yorkshire Windscreens) Remove mono wiper assembly, strip, clean, lubricate and rebuild Paint wiper arm (correct 7129 Galinite grey) Replace wiper blade (Bosch) Replace heater blower (brand new) Rebuild windscreen scuttle with new screws and clips Replace plenum drain plastic “grate” Dynax UC coat plenum chamber Remove and properly refit A-pilar interior trims Replace rear brake flexi hoses Replace rear flexi hose clips Repair leaking power steering pipe Replace several engine vacuum hoses Replace battery (Exide) Fit Cytek quick connect charger lead Repair glovebox lid “soft action” check strap Remove and thoroughly clean all road wheels Clean and paint all wheel bolts Fit 5 x New Continental Ultra Contact 205/60 R15V tyres (all matching 49/24 date codes) Vehicle tracking checked and adjusted Detail all wheel arches Wire brush & paint suspension components Dynas UC coat suspension components Dynax UC coat sill jacking points Dynax UC coat underbody fuel/brake pipes Detail engine bay Powder coat steel sump guard Replace undertray shield mounting hardware Powder coat air cleaner lid Replace engine bay warning notices Remove battery tray and clean area underneath & Dynax UC coat Powder coat battery tray and refit using new hardware Replace battery clamp (New MB) Dynax UC coat battery carrier Remove wash bottle and replace sealing grommets Strip/paint wash bottle bracket, refit using new nuts Remove/clean steering box heat shield Paint steering box Clean power steering box heatshield and refit Clean exhaust manifold and paint Remove spare wheel, clean and paint spare wheel well Reseal spare wheel well grommet Paint underside of spare wheel well (7129 Galinite Grey) Fit new felt pads in spare wheel well Remove all tools from tool roll and clean Wash tool roll Replace boot warning notice label Replace numerous clips, screws, fasteners etc Remove clean/lubricate/refit HVAC aspirator fan Replace illumination bulb in left dash vent Repair retaining clips in left dash vent Remove courtesy light assembly Clean aspirator sensor grille Replace bulbs in seatbelt warning indicator Secure sunroof switch Replace number plates & screws Extensively test drive vehicle Update/file extensive service history Tyres pressures set to Front: 29psi / Rear: 35psi / Spare: 50psi Wheel bolts torqued to 120nm All levels checked Vehicle washed and polished SUMMARY Previously sold by me earlier this year, this very beautiful, unique high specification C124 Coupe is available again as the owner has relocated to France. He wanted to take this car with him, but registering it in France is an onerous 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 like this will be difficult. In his relatively short ownership, he’s covered around 2000 miles, most of it actually in France. When not in use, the car has been stored at a professional car storage facility. I firmly believe this is one of the best C124 available and one that has also had a very interesting life having been specially ordered from Germany via Mercedes Diplomatic & Tourist Services in Piccadilly. 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 original owner of this 230CE was working as a Spacecraft Analyst for Inmarsat (a British Telecommunications Company) when he ordered it via The Mercedes Diplomatic Service; there’s even a collection of the original sales brochures 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 shipped to the UK a few months later, where it was delivered to 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 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 to his good friend and fellow Tailor, so that his ex-wife couldn’t lay claim to his gorgeous Mercedes! The last enthusiast owner, who I 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 s a genuinely reluctant sale. When I first bought this car in August (2024) I drove it 265 miles home on one of the hottest days of the 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 went down 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. After all the work I’ve done on this car, 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 better than money in the bank, and I can see examples like this being worth 20K plus in the not-too-distant future. THE MTSV DIFFERENCE Unlike 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 at www.mtsv.co.uk

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Exterior

Interior

Engine Bay

Luggage Compartment

Wheels & Wheel Arches

Underside

Sill Jacking Points

Data Card Information (Factory Build Card)

General Data FIN WDB1240432B257189 Model 230 CE Engine 102982 22 173140 Transmission 722408 02 915851 Order Number 0 0 537 05023 Order Location GREAT BRITAIN Interior FABRIC - BLUE (372) Paint 1 ASTRAL SILVER - METALLIC PAINT (735U) Approx. Build Date 1990-05 Code Description 211 AUTOMATIC LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (ASD) 240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR 281 STEERING WHEEL WITH SPORTS DESIGN (390 MM) AND GEARSHIFT LEVER IN LEATHER TRIM 300 STORAGE BOX IN FRONT TRAY 301 STORAGE BOX IN THE REAR 341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS 343 CYCLONE AIR FILTER 362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE) 412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE 420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR 430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT 444 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL) AND AIRBAG 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND 481 UNDERSHIELDS 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION 538 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA AND FRONT LOUDSPEAKER - WITHOUT RADIO SET 543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT 551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM 563 FRONT SEATS, LEFT AND RIGHT, REINFORCED 570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT 588 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS) 615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L.H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS 650 SPORTS CHASSIS WITH 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS 682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT 950 SPORTLINE

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