

This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300TE was sold new in California and has remained registered in CA since new. It shows a clean history, dealer servicing, and 122k original miles. Finished in Black (040) over Beige Leather (265), power is provided by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, a power driver seat, cruise control, automatic climate control, heated front seats, and an aftermarket Alpine head unit. The included Carfax report shows 14 service records since 1993 with the majority consisting of dealer services and Morris Motors in CA. This 300TE is now offered by the current owner with a clean Carfax report, a full key set, factory literature, a factory tool kit, and a clean California title.
The body is finished in Black (040) with contrasting lower body cladding and impact bumpers front and rear. Exterior features include a power sliding sunroof, heat-insulating glass with a heated rear window, headlamp wiper/washers, an automatic antenna and a power passenger-side mirror. The exterior shows straight body work and no rust. The paint is fading in areas and the clear coat has failed on multiple panels. Chrome fender guards appear to have been installed under prior ownership.
15” Gullideckel wheels are finished in chrome and wear Michelin tires measuring 185/65 showing 2021 date codes. Chrome center caps with a gold star are featured. The wheels show well with some pitting noted inside the spokes. Brake discs provide stopping power for each corner.
The cabin is trimmed in Beige Leather (265) with a black dashboard, all weather OEM floor mats and Zebrano wood trim lining the center console, dashboard and door panels. The driver seat is power operated with two-position memory and both front seats are heated. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power-adjustable steering column and an Alpine head unit. The seller notes that some window switches may work intermittently.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, an 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 122k miles from new with approximately 1,000 miles being added over the last 2 years of ownership.
This 300TE is powered by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six which is rated for 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 14 service records since 1993 with the majority consisting of dealer services and Morris Motors in CA, a well-known independent shop. The car has received regular oil services according to the seller.
The Carfax report shows California registration since new along with linear mileage updates and a clean history. This 300TE is now offered by the current owner with a clean Carfax report, a full key set, factory literature, a factory tool kit, and a clean California title.
The S124 wagon has become one of the more beloved corners of the W124 market, and this 1992 300TE offers the kind of honest, long-term-use character that often makes these cars so appealing. Finished in Black, it has the classic Mercedes-Benz longroof look, with just enough age and patina to remind you it has lived a real life rather than sitting untouched. This example is not being presented as a concours wagon, and the faded paint and tired cosmetic presentation are part of the story. What matters more here is the California-since-new history and the thorough servicing, both of which go a long way on a car built to be used. The 300TE remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s great practical classics, pairing analog W124 engineering with true wagon utility and everyday drivability. For buyers looking for a polished showpiece, this may not be the car. But for someone who wants a well-serviced, California-kept S124 that can be driven, improved, and enjoyed without guilt, this 300TE offers exactly the kind of honest charm that keeps these wagons in demand...All those old surf wagons had to start somewhere!
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