This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel was first sold in June 1994 and shows California registration from new under four owners with just under 178k miles on the odometer. Finished in Black (040) over Gray MB-Tex (178), power is provided by a 3.0-liter diesel inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Factory equipment includes power adjustable front seats, a power tilt/slide sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, headlamp wiper/washers and an Active Bass audio system. Recent maintenance included an engine oil change and a new diesel shutoff valve. Service history from current ownership is included with the car. This E300 Diesel is now offered for sale by the current owner with three keys, the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The exterior is finished in Black (040) with contrasting gray lower body cladding separated by a chrome-trimmed beltline. Exterior equipment includes an automatic antenna, headlamp wipers/washers, a power tilt/slide sunroof, a power passenger-side door mirror, heat insulating glass and a heated rear window. The sunroof is noted as not functional. The car has previously received bodywork with a damage report to the front of the vehicle shown in 2021 which resulted in the replacement of the grille and hood. The rear bumper shows a large crack with minor damage visible on the front bumper and the lower body cladding shows signs of fading. The seller notes that no rust is present.
The factory 15” 8-hole alloy wheels have been finished in chrome and were fitted with a set of Michelin Defender tires in 2016 which measure 195/65 on all four corners. A full-size spare is fitted in the trunk along with the original tool kit and factory jack. The seller reports that the parking brake is not working.
The seats are upholstered in Gray MB-Tex (178) with matching door cards and a black dashboard. Zebrano wood trim lines the center console, dashboard and door panels with only minor cracking seen on the ashtray and climate control panel. Interior amenities include power adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control and an Active Bass audio system. The seller notes visible wear on the center arm rest and surface cracks on the rear headrests. Gray Mercedes-Benz floor mats are included with the car along with a set of folding cup holders mounted to the doors. Service documents provided by the seller show the headliner being replaced in 2011.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer along with a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows just under 178k miles from new with 88k miles added by the current owner over the past 13 years.
This W124 is powered by a 3.0-liter DOHC inline-six diesel engine which is factory rated for 134 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller notes that the transmission was rebuilt in 2010. Recent maintenance items include an engine oil and oil filter change along with a new diesel shutoff valve. In 2021, the AC condensor was replaced along with a new fan and fan clutch. Service history from current ownership is included with the car and viewable in the photo gallery below.
This E300 Diesel shows California registration from new with four owners and was purchased by the seller in October 2010. The Carfax shows linear mileage updates from new along with the aforementioned damage report with no other damage reports or accidents present on the Carfax. This E300 Diesel is now offered for sale by the current owner in Sacramento, California with the original manufacturer’s literature, three keys, the factory first-aid kit and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
A walk around, driving, and cold start video have been provided by the seller below.
The facelift W124 diesel seems to be widely regarded as the pinnacle of the E-Class workhorse that is the diesel Mercedes-Benz sedan. We love to see these cars still on the road today and finding one with this much service history and California registration from new is a huge bonus. These cars carry a cult following earned by a manufacturer build quality, reliability and Sacco-era styling combination that is nearly unbeatable for the price. A replacement rear bumper would go along way in cleaning this W124 up and pay huge dividends for years to come. After 13 years with 88k miles added by the current owner, we hope the next owner is able to extract just as much use and pleasure out of this 90s Mercedes-Benz masterpiece.
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5 Comments
Too far away for me. Too bad, great car!
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@Anton Smog exempt
@Anton This diesel does not have to pass a smog test in CA.
$2,500 bid placed by @Anton
Has the car passed smog? If so, this is a worthy E-Class.
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Gorgeous car..