Highlights

Just 48,617 miles from new
Truly remarkable condition for age
Imported from salt-free Japan in 2021
One UK keeper since arriving
Airmatic air suspension recently rebuilt costing £8,000
Full main dealers and independent specialist service history
ULEZ compliant 220bhp 3.2L V6 wagon
Sold with a fresh 12 months MOT

The Appeal

Some cars you buy with your head, some with your heart and some, but only a few, are like this one, which appeals to both. It is a practical, cossetting and fastidiously maintained low mileage example of Mercedes-Benz’ well regarded W211 luxury load lugger.

The very good condition is, in large part, due to spending most of its life - until 2021 - on Japan’s salt-free roads. It has been with the same keeper since arriving in the UK, a seller who has clearly maintained it to a very high level and used it sparingly. Since coming, over £15,000 has been invested in maintenance, including a full rebuild of the clever and comfortable Airmatic suspension system.

The high factory specification includes an AMG styling pack and wheels, full leather with smart veneers, and a tilt/slide glass sunroof. It has covered just 48,517 miles from new (78,082 km) and has been fully maintained by main dealers and independent specialists.

Equipped with the firm’s reliable M112 220bhp 3.2L V6, this capacious estate is usefully ULEZ compliant. It will be sold with the extra reassurance of a 12-month MOT.

The vendor tells us:

“The car is in exceptional condition with no marks to bodywork whatsoever. A truly exceptional and rare vehicle.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 16th April 2004
Delivered new to Japan in March 2004
Imported to UK in November 2021
One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
Rated as Grade 4B on import according to seller
Original handbooks and manuals
Full main dealer and independent servicing according to seller
Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
£15,000 reportedly invested since arriving in UK
ULEZ compliant
Invoices for recent maintenance and servicing in photographs
These include £1,186 for servicing in November 2022
£7,923 Airmatic air suspension rebuild in January 2024
Records of Japanese servicing supplied with car
Originally sold new to Japan
Garaged from new according to seller
Supplied with fitted car cover
Anti-rust wax sealed into all vulnerable areas including door cavities
12 plastic underside panels carefully removed and treated
Invoice in file and hundreds of photos taken of the process

The Condition

Original Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in very good condition
Few signs of age or use across car but buyers should be realistic
AMG features including body kit and five spoke 18in alloys
Exterior fittings present very well including clear lights and well kept trim
Five spoke alloys appear virtually unmarked and were recently refurbished
Quality Michelin tyres recently fitted all round with plenty of tread remaining
Bodywork presents well with underside similarly well presented
No structural advisories on current MOT
Black leather interior in very good order with few signs of age or wear
Cabin features smart wood veneers and well kept switchgear

Specification:

Speed-sensitive power steering/vario steering
Front seat L/H electric adjustable with memory
Inside and outside mirror automatic dimming
Memory package for driver seat, steering column and mirrors
Leather steering wheel and leather gear shift knob
Through-loading feature
Side airbag in rear left and right
Electric tilt/slide sunroof in glass version
Outside rear view mirrors with folding function
Child seat mounting with Isofix in rear
Air conditioner
Headlamp cleaning equipment
Bi-xenon headlamps for left-hand traffic
Emergency space saver spare wheel
AMG styling package-front spoiler, side skirt
AMG 18 inch spoke wheels
CD changer
Amaretta/leather/nappa/semi-aniline in black/anthracite
Dark tinted glass
Seat heater for left and right front seats
Fuel tank with larger capacity
Aircon cooling power package
Second cargo area w/ compart. under main floor panel
Stowage tank behind rear seat backrest
Fitted mats

The Mechanics

3,199cc M112 220bhp V6 engine
5-speed automatic transmission
Airmatic dual control/air suspension with semi-active functionality
Airmatic suspension recently rebuild at cost of nearly £8,000
The suspension was fully rebuilt using factory-supplied OEM parts
Full main dealer and independent service history
£15,000 of maintenance since arriving in the UK
Records of Japanese servicing supplied with car
No mechanical or running gear advisories notified

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