Description
Mercedes-Benz 230E | 1988
Highlights:
– 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 4-speed manual transmission
– W124 saloon, a facelift example with 160,000 km from first ownership
– Documented service history and a fully cavity-sealed body
– Equipped with air conditioning, central locking, sliding roof, tinted glass and ABS
– AMG spoiler bumper with fog lights, sports exhaust, rear valance in body colour and alloy wheels
The seller offers for sale this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230E, powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This W124 saloon is described by the seller as a garaged, first-owner car that has covered 160,000 km and has never been used on salted or snowy winter roads. It comes with a stamped service booklet and a body that has been fully cavity-sealed, and is presented as a facelift model. The specification includes air conditioning, central locking, a sliding roof, tinted glass, rear head restraints, ABS and a telephone, complemented by an AMG spoiler bumper with fog lights, a sports exhaust, a rear valance finished in body colour and alloy wheels. The car also sits 40 mm lower than standard.
The Mercedes-Benz W124 is widely regarded as one of the most robustly engineered saloons the company ever produced. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it set new standards for build quality, aerodynamics and long-distance comfort, and its reputation for durability has made well-kept examples increasingly collectible. The 230E, with its smooth four-cylinder engine, sits within a range that was engineered to cover very high mileages with dignity, and the facelift versions brought subtle styling and equipment updates that are prized by enthusiasts today.
Behind the wheel, the W124 offers the reassuring solidity, precise controls and refined ride that defined Mercedes-Benz in this era, while the manual gearbox adds a more involving dimension to the driving experience. This particular 230E combines careful single-family ownership with a considered list of period-correct upgrades, making it an appealing choice for a collector who values originality, documentation and the timeless appeal of the W124. Offered in good condition, it represents a genuinely usable modern classic from one of Stuttgart’s most respected model lines.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
