This 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 is a Japanese Market example that was imported to the United States in 2021 and acquired by the seller in February 2022. The W202 sedan is finished in Malachite/Spruce Green Metallic (249) over a Black "Contra" Fabric (401) interior, and power comes from a 2.2-liter Inline-4 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes the Elegance Package consisting of additional leather trimmings, power windows, power adjustable folding mirrors, rear defrost, automatic climate control, and an aftermarket head unit featuring Bluetooth capabilities. Recent services include an engine oil service, new spark plugs, a new air filter, new wiring harness, new A/C compressor, blower motor, an A/C service, and new belt tensioner, pulley, and shock. In addition, this C220 has had the original transmission replaced with a used unit, and the original transmission and case can be provcided at the buyers request. Showing only 28k kilometers (~17k miles), this C220 is offered with two keys, books, Japanese service stamps and records, a clean Carfax showing domestic history, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name.
The exterior is finished in Malachite/Spruce Green Metallic (249) and features paint-matched lower cladding, clear front corner lenses, additional fender markers, and a front license plate mount. The paint has received a partial correction by way of a polish with a light compound and flaws include a paint chip in the hood, light scratches on the trim and bumpers, and paint bubbles in the rear left door. The included Carfax shows history for this vehicle while it’s been in the United States and notes a clean history.
Factory 15” wheels with silver center caps show well with light curb rash shown. The original wheels wear Yokohama tires measuring 195/65 on all four corners with 2018 date codes. Braking is handled by disc brakes at all four wheels.
The interior is trimmed in Black "Contra" Fabric (401) with a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob as part of the Elegance Package. Zebrano Wood trim accents the center console, cupholder, center dashboard, and shifter surround. Light fading and some cracking can be seen in the lower portion of the wood in the shifter surround. Amenities include power-adjustable front seats, power folding and adjustable side mirrors, automatic climate control, and an aftermarket BOSS head unit featuring bluetooth audio. The footwells show black carpet floor mats.
Imperial VDO instrumentation includes a 240-kmph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer along with gauges for temperature and fuel level. Digital readouts display the time and outside temperature while the digital odometer shows just over 28k original kilometers (~17k miles). The SRS light is noted as being illuminated.
The 2.2-liter M111 Inline-4 was factory rated at 140 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Recent services include an engine oil service, new spark plugs, a new air filter, new wiring harness, new A/C compressor, blower motor, an A/C service, and new belt tensioner, pulley, and shock.In addition, this C220 has had the original transmission replaced with a used unit, and the original transmission and case can be provcided at the buyers request. Japanese service stamps are noted with the car as well. Underside photos are provided by the seller.
This C220 is offered with two keys, books, Japanese service stamps and records, a clean Carfax showing domestic history, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name.
Videos provided by the seller show various driving functions in addition to a walk around and tour.
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12 Comments
$6,750 bid placed by @LeeGrigas27
$6,500 bid placed by @E3_tilted
$6,250 bid placed by @LeeGrigas27
It’s not too far off now. Please let me know if you have any questions.
$6,000 bid placed by @MDuvall77
$5,750 bid placed by @LeeGrigas27
$5,500 bid placed by @E3_tilted
$5,250 bid placed by @MDuvall77
$5,000 bid placed by @E3_tilted
Can vouch for the guys who replaced the harness in GA. Know them and their work.
$4,500 bid placed by @MDuvall77
@jnewton The electrical wiring harness or “biodegrade-able” one was replaced by the previous owner with a custom harness built at “My Mercedes & Bimmer Place” out of Cumming, Georgia. There are no issues with the new harness as it is practically new.
@jnewton I should add - the current transmission is an original 1995 Mercedes C-Class 202 Type Automatic Transmission (4 speed).
@jnewton Hi - one of the clutch bands failed in the original transmission. I attempted a full trans service first and then upon further inspection the MB tech suggested a rebuild. However, the rebuild process would be time consuming and costly. So, I opted for a swap with a 74,000 mile, used transmission. The current transmission is backed by a one year, 12,000 mile warranty. It received a full trans service including new trans oil and TCU programming by a certified MB master technician. It drives beautifully now - making all changes in the correct timings and adapts to the driver inputs! The original transmission and case can be included with the purchase upon request by the new owner if he or she would like to attempt the rebuild! Thank you!
Any idea why the transmission was replaced so early? Was it replaced preemptively? How is the condition of the engine harness, I know these years used the biodegradable harness that always fail
@raffi Hi and thank you for the question. I am not knowledgeable when it comes to the Smog check requirements in California, but I do know this model comes with a catalytic converter. As far as a smog pump, I am not sure. If someone more knowledgeable than me could help answer this that would be great! I did a quick Google search and noticed Bosch makes a pump that might be fitted for this need. Hopefully it wouldn’t take much, as these 4 cylinder engines should have a low carbon footprint as they come.
Hello, Can we register this car in California ? Does it have a smog pump etc..
$3,450 bid placed by @LeeGrigas27
$2,450 bid placed by @Lemondrop
Additional photos have been added to the gallery showing the trunk and battery.
I can't help but love these Japanese market cars with the little engines and cloth seats. They're so endearing and unique here in the States.
$2,200 bid placed by @Stuttgart_Steel
@refusedname Hi and thank you for the question! I purchased this car after it was imported and legal to drive. The previous owner acquired this vehicle from Origin Auto Salon out of Georgia, a JDM focused car importation business. According to their website they are a bonded importer in accordance with NHTSA regulations. However, no documentation or paperwork for the federalization was provided to me at the time of the sale. The title was previously registered in Georgia and now in Tennessee. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
@importedbenz, did this car go through federalization process to become eligible for importation to the US since it's a Japanese market car? Do you have paperwork as to what was done and cost associated with that? Thank you
$750 bid placed by @Lemondrop
$500 bid placed by @mad_max99
$250 bid placed by @Lemondrop