2000 MERCEDES-BENZ (W210) E430 ESTATE

This Mercedes-Benz E430 Estate is a handsome modern classic, combining a powerful and refined engine with a very spacious cabin and load bay. Under the bonnet is the 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, producing around 275bhp and 295lb-ft of torque, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. The odometer shows 84,955 miles.

A 2001 model-year car, this E430 was first registered in the UK on 1 December 2000. While this is a UK-market build, its first owner evidently chose to collect it from the factory, driving it back home on temporary export plates. There are just three previous keepers on the log book today, with the fourth owner having acquired it in May 2020.

It left the factory in Elegance trim, finished in Travertine Beige, and today its paintwork is still believed to be almost all original. The vendor is aware that two bumper corners have been resprayed, along with the cladding at the base of the driver’s door. There are some small stone chips and scuffs around the front, on the nearside wing mirror casing, and on top of the rear bumper. Otherwise, the paint presents in genuinely excellent condition. Its body trims are in good order, with just a small chipped section of the front grille, as shown in the photo gallery.

The interior presents in excellent condition. There is very slight wear to the driver’s seat, commensurate with the low mileage, but otherwise the vendor reports that the cabin is in remarkably good condition for its age, including very smart carpets and floor mats. Its Java leather upholstery has no rips or damage, and despite this being a practical family car, the rear seats are in superb order.

All of the boot trim is in great shape, retaining the original roller luggage cover, and having been specified with the seven-seat option under the floor. Its high factory specification also includes an electric tilt-and-slide sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, cruise control, and a stereo and CD player. There are no known electrical faults, and no warning lights on the dashboard.

Its last scheduled maintenance was in August 2019 at 81,643 miles, carried out by Swavesey Garage in Cambridge. One week later it was also fitted with new front brake pads. In June 2019 the same workshop replaced the air-conditioning compressor. A summary of the service history is included below.

The most recent MOT test was on 24 September 2020 at 84,748 miles, when it achieved a first-time pass with no advisories whatsoever. As you would expect for a 20-year-old car, it has had various advisories for consumable items in the past, but notably there is no record of any previous advisory pertaining to any corrosion on the vehicle structure of suspension.

The wheels are fitted with matching Uniroyal RainSport 3 tyres in size 235/45 R17, which are date-coded to 2017 and remain in very good condition.

Accompanying the car is a complete original book pack, full complement of keys – two of which are brand new items from The Master Locksmith in London – and a good history file of invoices. There is also an original sales brochure and price list.

This Mercedes-Benz E430 Estate is a stylish modern classic tourer, boasting a rare petrol engine specification, which is presented in exceptionally good condition for its age. With only four owners from new, this car has evidently been cherished throughout its life. It would make an unusual addition to any marque collection, and could readily be put into regular use as highly versatile family transport.

Summary of service history:

• 04 04 01 - Mercedes-Benz - 5,659 miles
• 26 04 04 - Mercedes-Benz - 13,087 miles
• 04 05 06 - Mercedes-Benz - 20,797 miles
• 25 02 08 - Specialist - 31,529 miles
• 24 02 10 - Specialist - 39,863 miles
• 25 03 17 - Specialist - 55,708 miles
• 13 06 16 - Specialist - 65,328 miles
• 22 08 18 - Specialist - 75,149 miles
• 15 08 19 - Specialist - 81,637 miles

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