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Mercedes-Benz 300D W124 — 1988

Well-equipped Mercedes W124 E-Class with just 40,000 km on the clock and in near mint condition. Never driven in winter and has had only one owner since new.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"The engine starts easily and sounds just right, with that distinctive Mercedes diesel knock that exudes German engineering. The test drive reveals no body creaks or other signs of aging. It would be extremely hard to find a 1988 300D in better condition than this one, considering the mileage."

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08 MAJ 10:40
163 000SEK
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17880
KARLSTAD
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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"The engine starts easily and sounds just right, with that distinctive Mercedes diesel knock that exudes German engineering. The test drive reveals no body creaks or other signs of aging. It would be extremely hard to find a 1988 300D in better condition than this one, considering the mileage."

Description

The car comes from an estate. The late owner, Mr. Carlsson, ordered the car new in 1987 from Philipson in Karlstad. He specified it with automatic transmission, ABS, ASD, cruise control, electric windows, alarm system, detachable tow bar, alloy wheels, etc. The total price for the new car came to 297,725 SEK. A complete binder of documentation is included, containing the purchase contract, warranty certificate, and original order form.

The car was delivered in November 1987. Mr. Carlsson, who was meticulous by nature, had custom-fitted seat covers installed at delivery. During the first 12 months, the car was driven just under 3,420 km. The first service was performed at 1,720 km by Philipson in Karlstad. After that, Mr. Carlsson carried out the regular maintenance himself. According to his brother-in-law—who, incidentally, worked as a mechanic at Philipson for over 40 years—Mr. Carlsson preferred to handle the servicing personally. He simply couldn’t imagine entrusting such a delicate task to the Mercedes workshop; that’s how particular he was.

According to the accompanying documents, the car had covered 42,210 km by 1997, when Mr. Carlsson parked it in his garage to preserve it. However, he made sure to start and warm up the engine occasionally.

In October 2024, Mr. Carlsson passed away at the age of 78, and the car is now being sold by his heirs.

Included with the car are the original, unused spare wheel, jack, tool kit, owner’s manual, and rubber floor mats. A nice touch is the specially ordered and completely unused jerry can designed to fit inside the spare wheel.

Since the owner has passed away, the car has been stored in a garage, and the heirs are unsure of when the last service was performed, it is recommended that the buyer carries out a full service. The car passed inspection at Opus in Karlstad on January 14, 2025, without any remarks. It is road-legal until January 2027. In fact, all inspection records since new are included in the binder—and all have been without remarks.

Technical data

  • Year
    1988/1988 
  • Registration date
    1987-11-02 
  • Mileage
    42359 km 
  • Registration Number
    NOA630 
  • Chassis Number
    1241301A596974 
  • Kw / hp
    80 / 190 
  • Fuel Type
    Diesel 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Grey 
  • Colour
    White 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Straight six-cylinder 3.0-liter diesel engine with a stated output of 109 hp. Equipped with automatic transmission, ABS anti-lock brakes, ASD automatic differential lock, detachable tow bar, Tempomat cruise control, air conditioning, Webasto diesel heater, and additional features as listed in the original order form (see image). Please note that the diesel heater and air conditioning have not been tested, so their functionality is unknown.

  • Interior condition:

    Radiates near mint condition. The custom-fitted protective seat cover was recently removed, revealing upholstery underneath in impeccable condition. Equipped with a Blaupunkt cassette radio. The luggage compartment is in equally fine condition as the interior.

  • Exterior condition:

    Meticulously maintained. We have found no body damage. On the left rear door, just below the side window, there are two small paint chips/stone chips. The front bumper spoiler has a crack at the bottom right corner—see photos.

    The tires are the original Michelins that came with the car in 1987; we’ve checked the date codes. They are still in good condition with no signs of dry rot.

  • General condition:

    The overall impression is as close to mint condition as one can expect from a 37-year-old car with just 40,000 km on the clock. There are only a few minor imperfections.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-12-29
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1987-11-02 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1987-11-02
Senast godkända besiktning: 2025-01-14
Besiktigad tom: 2027-01-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Facts about the model

When the Mercedes-Benz W124 was launched in 1984, it set a new standard for what a premium car could be. Commonly referred to as the E-Class, it replaced the highly successful W123 and represented a revolution in both technology and design. Initially offered as a sedan, it was later joined by coupé, estate (S124), convertible, and even a long-wheelbase limousine version. The W124 was built to last—and many examples still on the road today stand as a testament to Mercedes’ uncompromising engineering during this era.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Karlstad

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-05-22.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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