Highlights

Only 20,927 miles from new
Diplomat car in salt-free Japan to 2022
Well maintained with last service in 2023
Remarkably preserved high-specification V6 W211
MOT valid until January 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Here is the proverbial needle in a haystack: an exceptionally low mileage W211 E320 that has spent most of its life on the salt free roads of Japan as a chauffeur-driven diplomatic car. It was even stored in an underground car park when not in use.

Provenance really does not get much better than this. The result is arguably one of the least used and best preserved examples of the popular W211 to reach the market in recent times. It is a desirable specification too - 3.2L V6 with Avantgarde specification.

The car arrived in the UK in 2022 and has been equally sparingly used. It was last serviced in 2023, covering few miles since, and comes to market with advisory-free MOT to January. A remarkable executive express in timewarp condition.

History and Paperwork

First registered 2004
Factory delivered in January 2004 to Japan
Used in Japan as a chauffeur-driven diplomat’s car according to seller
Always stored in dry underground garage in Japan
Two services advised during time in Japan
Imported to UK in December 2022
Acquired by current keeper in January 2023
Serviced at 16,399 miles in January 2023
Supplied with two keys
Factory handbooks in English with wallet
Some Japanese paperwork as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
MOT to 13th January 2023 with no advisories
Private registration will be removed

The Condition

Popular Brilliant Silver metallic (744U) in very good condition
Remarkably preserved car due to low mileage
Headlight lenses very clear and other lights in excellent order
Bodywork is straight and well kept with no accident damage reported
16in five-spoke factory alloys show barely any marks or signs of use
Small diameter alloys provide particularly comfortable ride for these cars
Quality Bridgestone tyres fitted showing good condition and tread
Underside in very good order due to salt-free roads and with no MOT advisories for structure
Elevated Avantgarde specification with part leather/fabric black and grey seats
High traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster and armrest in very good order
Specification includes electric memory seats and factory sound and navigation
Converted to UK head unit/sat nav installed
Fully converted to MPH speedometer
Ash wood veneers neatly accented interior and are well-kept
Cabin switchgear and electrics all in good, fully functioning order

The Mechanics

3,199cc V6 205bhp engine
5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
Well maintained with regular servicing as outlined above
Last serviced at 16,000 miles in 2023
Described by seller as providing limousine-like ride and timeless Mercedes quality
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT

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