Mercedes Benz W46 300 GE Kurz (1991)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 189 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in February 2026
• Verifiable mileage of 193,400 kilometers
• Extensive technical overhaul, including the engine and brakes, has been performed
• Frame and underbody thoroughly cleaned, treated with rust preventative, and preserved
• Investments totaling approximately 30,000 euros

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1991
• Initial registration: December 11, 1991
• Engine: 3.0-liter inline-six M103 with 170 PS (125 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Malachite Green Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through January 2027, H license plate
• Features:
  • Rare short-wheelbase model
  • Permanent all-wheel drive
  • Three mechanical 100-percent differential locks
  • ABS
  • Electric sunroof
  • Tow hitch
  • Frame and underbody meticulously preserved
  • Extensive technical overhaul, including the engine and brakes

Condition

Exterior

• The Mercedes-Benz is painted in Malachite Green Metallic
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• Overall, the vehicle shows age-related signs of wear and minor cosmetic imperfections
• Under its current ownership, the vehicle has been accident-free
• The frame and underbody were thoroughly cleaned, treated with rust preventative, and preserved
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 218 and 513 micrometers (Image 183)
• The tires have a tread depth of approximately 9 mm on the front left and front right, and approximately 10 mm on the rear left and rear right (Image 183)

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• Based on current information, the interior is in a well-maintained condition appropriate for its age
• There are no known damages to the interior
• The interior of the W463 series, which has been significantly upgraded compared to its predecessor, underscores the classic character of this early G-Class

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is currently not registered but is roadworthy
• There are no known technical defects
• The 3.0-liter M103 inline-six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• The engine and brakes have been extensively overhauled
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system
• Extensive technical work was performed, as documented by the available invoices
• A total of approximately 30,000 euros has been invested in the vehicle
• The last service was performed in February 2026.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Initial registration: December 11, 1991
• Number of owners: Unknown
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership

Service History

• Extensive technical overhaul performed according to available invoices
• Brakes overhauled
• Frame and underbody thoroughly cleaned, treated with rust preventative, and preserved
• February 2026: last service
• Investments totaling approximately 30,000 euros

Documents

• German registration documents available (Photos 180–182)
• Invoices for extensive technical overhaul available
• No service record book available

Summary

For sale is a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 GE Short (W463 series) in Malachite Green Metallic with a black leather interior and a mileage reading of 193,400 kilometers, the origin of which cannot be verified. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, is currently unregistered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through January 2027 as well as an H-registration. The rarely offered short-wheelbase variant combines permanent all-wheel drive, three mechanical 100-percent differential locks, and ABS with the upgraded interior of the early W463 series. Particularly noteworthy are the 3.0-liter inline-six M103 engine with 170 PS, the automatic transmission, the electric sunroof, the trailer hitch, the meticulously preserved frame and underbody, and the extensive technical overhaul—including the engine and brakes—which required an investment of approximately 30,000 euros. This is an interesting opportunity to acquire a rare Mercedes-Benz 300 GE Kurz with German first registration, an “H” license plate, and comprehensively overhauled mechanical systems.