The mileage is very low at 65k. I have every MOT to prove. It has a full service history, mainly Mercedes.
***Looking at the service history - the car has had an OIL CHANGE 17 TIMES! - On average an oil change every 3,500 miles***.
The oil was last changed at 62,200 before then at 58,640
Mercedes recomends an oil change every 6,000 miles which explains why the oil is still a clear golden colour!
The air conditioning works perfectly and is ice cold. There are 4 electric windows, sunroof and ariel.
There is a very complete history file with the car.
It started life as a dealer demonstrator (I have the original invoice)- hence the high spec - and the first few of owners were from the same family.
The previous owners kept a diary of every service and maintenance task carried out from 1993 to 2009.
It has details of regular wax oiling, engine bay cleans, brakes being checked and cleaned, antifreeze and brake fluid changes, battery changes, interim oil changes and even radio replacements! etc...
(SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)
The engine bay looks like new - it's amazing.
The interior is a nice place to be, everything works. The only mark is a 5mm mark/hole on the base of the driver set.
There is no rust whatsoever, very few stone chips and the paintwork (Malachite green) has a lovely deep shine.
The alloys are the originals and are in excellent shape.
The car still has its original toolkit too.
EMAIL: BMWSE30@LIVE.CO.UK
SERVICE HISTORY AND OWNERS MANTENANCE DIARY DETAILS:
DATE MILEAGE SERVICE / INSPECTION DETAILS
Nov-92 1,400 CAR PURCHASED (EX DEMO £20,094)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Dec-93 3,298 OIL SERVICE- W G HEATHCOTE
May-94 4,472 OIL SERVICE (6000 MILE SERVICE)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
May-95 6,444 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (12000 MILE SERVICE)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES REPLACE BRAKE FLUID, COOLANT, OIL AND FILTER, PLUGS
Nov-96 7,093 WINTER CHECK- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Sep-97 7,896 INSPECTION- CLEANED FRONT SUSPENSION, CHECKED PLUG, AIR & IOL
Oct-97 8,610 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Oct-97 8,702 INSPECTION- CLEANED OUT DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTA ARM
Nov-97 8,995 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Dec-97 9,397 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-98 11,221 OIL SERVICE A - RIVERVALE MERCEDES REPLACE OIL AND FILTER WITH CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
May-98 INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING- VEHVAC
Jun-98 12,995 RENEW VEE BELT SHOCK ABSORBER- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Nov-98 17,103 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Dec-98 17,255 OIL SERVICE-
Dec-98 17,255 BRAKE CHECK- CLEANED BATTERY TRAY, INJECTION PIPES, AIR FILTER
Feb-99 18,320 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-99 19,053 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (12000 MILE SERVICE)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES REPLACE BRAKE FLUID, COOLANT, OIL AND FILTER, PLUGS
Jul-99 20,563 REPALCE ELECTRIC ARIEAL- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Mar-00 24,523 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-00 24,750 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-00 24,833 OIL SERVICE A - RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Sep-00 BRAKE SERVICE- REPLACED REAR PADS
Nov-00 26,500 OIL SERVICE-
Apr-01 29,560 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (36000 MILE SERVICE)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES REPLACE BRAKE FLUID, COOLANT, OIL AND FILTER, PLUGS, FUEL FILTER
Feb-02 34,100 NEW TYRE-
Mar-02 34,580 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-02 35,902 INSPECTION- CLEANED PLUGS, AIR FILTER AND DISTRIBUTOR
Apr-02 36,007 OIL SERVICE (42000 MILE SERVICE)- RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Apr-03 40,120 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
May-03 40,403 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED ROTOR ARM AND PLUGS
May-03 40,458 OIL SERVICE - RIVERVALE MERCEDES
Apr-04 43,375 MAINTENANCE SERVICE RIVERVALE MERCEDES REPLACE BRAKE OIL AND FILTER, VEE BELT
Apr-05 46,309 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-05 46,309 INSPECTION- CLEANED OUT DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR ARM
Apr-05 46,309 INSPECTION- CHECKED RADIATOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 50%
Apr-05 46,309 INSPECTION- REMOVED WHEELS AND CHECK TYRES
Apr-05 46,332 INSPECTION- CLEANED OUT AIR FILTER
Apr-05 46,332 INSPECTION- GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK
Apr-05 46,332 OIL SERVICE-
Apr-05 46,332 INSPECTION- PAS LEVEL CHECK
May-05 46,541 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN - ADJUST HANDBRAKE
May-05 46,840 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED SPARK PLUGS
Nov-05 49,150 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED GEARBOX OIL AND FILTER
Dec-05 49,291 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED DISTRIBUTOR, ROTOR ARM AND IGNITION LEADS 5
Apr-06 50,920 BRAKE CHECK- REAR BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Apr-06 50,920 INSPECTION- REMOVED REAR WHEELS AND CHECK TYRES
Apr-06 50,943 NEW REAR BOX AND TAIL PIPE- BRIGHTON TYRES & EXHAUSTS
Apr-06 50,966 OIL SERVICE-
Apr-06 50,966 INSPECTION- GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK
Apr-06 50,997 SERVICE ITEM- RENEWED AIR FILTER
Apr-06 50,997 INSPECTION- PAS LEVEL CHECK
May-05 51,176 INSPECTION- CLEANED PLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR ARM
May-05 51,176 INSPECTION- CHECKED RADIATOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 50%
Jun-06 51,503 SERVICE ITEM- REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS
Jun-06 51,503 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED SPARK PLUGS
Jun-06 51,503 INSPECTION- CHECKED ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGES
Nov-06 53,449 SERVICE ITEM- CHEWTERS AUTO CENTRE REPLACED FUEL FILTER
Nov-06 53,449 SERVICE ITEM- CHEWTERS AUTO CENTRE REPLACED REAR AXEL OIL
Nov-06 53,449 INSPECTION- GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK
Nov-06 53,449 INSPECTION- CLEANED PLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR ARM
May-07 55,482 SERVICE ITEM- FLUSHED AND RENEWED COOLANT - (MERC ANTIFREEZE)
May-07 55,159 SERVICE ITEM- CHANGED SPARK PLUGS
May-07 55,159 INSPECTION- CLEANED DISTRIBUTOR
May-07 55,220 INSPECTION- CLEANED OUT AIR FILTER
May-07 55,220 OIL SERVICE-
May-07 55,220 INSPECTION- PAS LEVEL CHECK
Aug-07 57,169 INSPECTION- CLEANED PLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR
Jan-08 58,340 SERVICE ITEM- REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS
Jan-08 58,340 SERVICE ITEM- REPLACED BRAKE FLUID
Jun-08 58,640 BRAKE CHECK- FRONT BRAKE CHECK AND CLEAN
Jun-08 58,640 OIL SERVICE-
Jun-08 58,640 INSPECTION- CLEANED PLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR ARM
Jul-09 58,793 NEW BATTERY-
Nov-09 62,200 OIL SERVICE