For auction: an impressive and well-equipped W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class!
The car has a comprehensive digital Mercedes-Benz service history and documentation of its latest repairs. Significant repairs have recently been carried out, but the engine still has faults, so the car is sold for restoration.
Equipment
Servicing
The car has a digital Mercedes-Benz service record with 12 service entries in total.
Service history:
25,712 km – 28/06/2011
51,076 km – 12/07/2012
74,460 km – 03/07/2013
165,146 km – 11/01/2017
188,193 km – 24/03/2017
213,588 km – 06/06/2017
237,463 km – 22/08/2017
261,708 km – 02/11/2017
285,962 km – 16/01/2018
312,185 km – 18/04/2018
332,142 km – 28/06/2018
417,370 km – 28/08/2020
Latest repairs, 09/2026:
4 diesel injectors replaced
Turbocharger pressure hose replaced
EGR vacuum diaphragm replaced
Left front hub tightened
7 hours of repair work in total
Total repair invoice: €1,216.95.
Repairs, 02/2026:
Total repair invoice: €1,728.10.
Total for these two repair invoices: €2,945.05!
Other repairs recorded in the service history:
Automatic gearbox oil and filters replaced
Front shock absorbers replaced
Water pump replaced
Engine mount rubbers replaced
Brakes renewed
Engine auxiliary equipment parts and belts renewed
The service history and latest repair receipts can be found in the listing attachments.
Faults and defects
Air leak in the engine.
The car starts poorly.
Once started, the engine runs smoothly.
The engine produces heavy black smoke.
The exact cause of the faults and repair costs have not been determined.
Please note that the injectors have just been replaced and the other repairs listed above carried out, but these have not eliminated all the engine symptoms.
Test-drive observations
The engine is difficult to start, but once running it operates smoothly.
An air leak and heavy black smoke were observed from the engine.
The car’s roadworthiness or suitability for road use before the faults are repaired has not been verified.
Other points to note
MOT valid until 17/11/2026.
The car has travelled over 500,000 kilometres, so the buyer must take into account the vehicle’s age, high mileage and the wear and repair needs that may result.
The car is sold with the known faults for restoration. The faults listed may not cover all the vehicle’s repair needs.
An impressive, comprehensively equipped E-Class Mercedes with recent repairs, for a skilled restorer!
We have test-driven the vehicle and checked its fluid levels. We have not carried out a technical condition inspection, and the operation of all equipment has not been tested. The vehicle may be viewed before placing a bid; please arrange a visit by telephone.