1995 MERCEDES-BENZ (W140) S320L

KEY FACTS

• A refined modern classic saloon, with a high factory specification, ripe for some improvement by an enthusiast owner.
• Under the bonnet is a 3.2-litre straight-six producing around 228bhp, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission.
• In long-wheelbase S320L guise, this is Mercedes affords its rear passengers plenty of room.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This S320L was specified with Blue Black metallic paintwork, which presents as a grey hue, and with full beige leather upholstery.
• Factory equipment includes electrically adjustable seats, four-zone air conditioning, electric wing mirrors, electric windows, cruise control, and a sliding sunroof.
• It features a CD and DVD player, complete with a fold-out screen.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and spare key will be included.
• The cherished registration ‘N22 WED’ is included in the sale. It is understood that this Mercedes was formerly used as a chauffeur car mainly for Greek weddings.

CONDITION

• There is no known prior accident damage.
• A few notable scratches and scuffs can be seen on the sills and front bumper, though these should be relatively straightforward to rectify in due course.
• The offside windscreen wiper arm is loose.
• Inside, the beige leather upholstery has some wear and discolouration to the bolsters and seat bases, alongside some creasing and surface cracks in the finish. The vendor has also noted some damage to the plastic panel under the driver’s seat.
• The carpets and floor mats are slightly discoloured, and the plastic cover on the nearside rear interior door handle is broken.
• The headlight emblem is known to stay illuminated even when the lights are switched off, and the driver’s electric window regulator needs to be replaced.
• The most recent MOT test was on 1 March 2021 at 89,976 miles, which was a pass with six advisories to monitor a non-excessive engine oil leak, corroded front and rear coil springs, a minor middle exhaust leak, and worn front inner brake discs.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was reputedly performed in early 2020 at around 88,000 miles, where technicians at Dave Parish Autos Ltd in Nine Elms changed the engine oil, filters, brake pads and tyres. This service work is undocumented.
• The most recent maintenance for which there is paperwork on file was in September 2003 at 63,814 miles. However, it is believed to have undergone regular servicing in the years since then.

Dates and mileage:

• 11/09/1995 - Pre-delivery inspection - Mercedes-Benz Car and Truck Centre
• 06/11/1995 - 2,153 miles - Mercedes-Benz (United Kingdom) Ltd (Inspection 1)
• 17/06/1996 - 8,958 miles - Mercedes-Benz (United Kingdom) Ltd (Oil service)
• 17/03/1997 - 17,193 miles - Mercedes-Benz Great West Road (Maintenance service)
• 25/03/1998 - 26,620 miles - Mercedes-Benz Bradshaw Webb (Chelsea) Ltd (Oil service)
• 22/02/1999 - 33,438 miles - Mercedes-Benz Car and Truck Centre (Maintenance service)
• 15/03/2000 - 42,658 miles - Mercedes-Benz Bradshaw Webb (Chelsea) Ltd (Oil service)
• 15/09/2003 - 63,814 miles - Keys Mercedes-Benz (Full service, brake fluid)
• Early 2020 - 88,000 miles - Dave Parish Autos Ltd (Service, brake pads, tyres)

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (W140) S320L is a sound example of the luxury saloon, which was maintained by main dealers for the first half of its life, and which has been driven sparingly over the last 10 years. While it would benefit from some cosmetic attention to the paintwork and interior trim, and some mechanical jobs per the MOT test advisories, it could be brought up to a good standard as a long-distance cruiser or a weekend tourer when there is a need to drive friends or family in comfort.

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