Mercedes Benz W124 E420 (1994)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 173 photos
  • Video including ride-along and engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • A GTÜ brief inspection report from April 2026 with a grade of 3+ is available.
  • Well-maintained original condition, matching numbers.
  • The odometer reading of 330,835 km is verifiable via a complete service history.

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1994
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 4.2-liter V8 engine with 279 hp (205 kW)
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior color: black
  • Interior: cream-beige leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 04/2028, H-license plate

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted black.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 28 µm and 625 µm. (Image 162)
  • The paint surfaces show slight signs of wear, streaks, and minor scratches in places, particularly around the door handles and trim strips.
  • The vehicle is equipped with Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels, which appear well-maintained overall and show age-related signs of wear.
  • The tires have a tread depth of 7 mm; only the rear right tire has a tread depth of 4 mm. (Image 162)

  Interior

  • The Mercedes has a cream-beige leather interior.
  • The interior is complete and well-maintained, with age-related signs of wear.
  • The driver’s seat shows significant wear, with cracking (Image 73)
  • The armrest shows clearly visible wear on the front edge, with abrasion and dark discoloration of the material. (Image 81)
  • The rear bench seat has a small indentation in the leather in the area of the center backrest. (Image 98)

  Mechanics

  • The Mercedes is ready to drive immediately, but is currently not registered.
  • The V8 engine starts immediately on a cold start and quickly settles into a smooth, steady idle. No noticeable metallic noises, rattling, or rough running can be detected.
  • When accelerating, the M119 revs up cleanly and linearly. The engine runs smoothly, with no misfires.
  • Last service: 2025

  History

  Ownership history

  • Number of owners: 1
  • First delivery: Germany
  • The mileage is verifiable.

  Service history

  • 2025: last service

  Documents

  • TÜV reports (Images 128 to 130)
  • Vehicle registration certificate (Image 131) & Vehicle title (Images 132, 133)
  • Brief inspection report 04/2026, grade 3+ (Images 134 to 139)
  • Invoices (Images 140 to 161)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1994 Mercedes-Benz W124 E420 in black with an automatic transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany and, according to the seller, is a first-hand vehicle. The mileage of 330,835 kilometers is verifiable, and a complete service history is available. A current appraisal report with a grade of 3+ is available. The last service was performed in 2025. The vehicle is TÜV-certified until April 2028, and it has an H-license plate. Overall, this Mercedes offers a solid foundation for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz sedans.