This W124-era Mercedes-Benz 300 TE is a dependable and comfortable modern classic estate car, specified in seven-seat guise with the ‘occasional’ fold-out boot seats. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.0-litre inline-six, delivering 133kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The car was delivered new to Queensland, Australia, and the seller notes that it remains in highly original condition. The front suspension has been changed to an adjustable setup with coilovers, but the rear suspension retains the factory-installed self-levelling system. The car is finished in Arctic White over a Palomino ‘MB-Tex’ vinyl-trimmed cabin home to a third row of seating and wooden inlays. It rides on a set of 15-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Michelin tyres. Equipment includes an electric sunroof, cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows, an upgraded audio system, and a Blaupunkt stereo. Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack and service book. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The most recent roadworthiness inspection was reportedly conducted on 6 November 2023. The car was last serviced in November 2023 at 181,579 kilometres by Mercedes-Benz specialist Silver Star Service Centre, who renewed the engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, power steering fluid, power steering hose, brake fluid, an O-ring, the lower outer rear bush, and level valve rod. Prior to this, Northern Modern and Classic carried out a service in April 2021 at 170,300 kilometres, which included servicing the transmission and replacing the engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, ignition leads distributor cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, rear main seal, and torque converter seal. Almost 90% of the services have been carried out by the reputable Mercedes-Benz dealer Ray Grace up to 160,700 km, with subsequent servicing completed by a trusted Mercedes-Benz service specialist. Dates and mileage: Nov 2023 – 181,579 kilometres – Silver Star Service Centre Apr 2021 – 170,300 kilometres – Northern Modern and Classic Jan 1998 – 160,700 kilometres – Ray Grace Motor Group Centre Jul 1997 – 151,650 kilometres – Ray Grace Motor Group Centre Unreadable – 143,343 kilometres – Ray Grace Motor Group Centre Aug 1994 – 93,472 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales Oct 1993 – Ray Grace Car Sales (human error on mileage entry in book) Apr 1993 – 59,054 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales Apr 1992 – 37,919 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales Oct 1991 – 30,236 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales Aug 1991 – 20,631 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales Apr 1991 – 16,329 kilometres – Ray Grace Car Sales The Mercedes-Benz W124 remains a high point amongst enthusiasts in the marque’s illustrious back catalogue thanks to its instantly recognisable Teutonic styling, smooth and refined powertrains, and legendary build quality. This example features the muscular inline-six paired with a slick-shifting automatic transmission, and is specified with practical estate-car bodywork as well as the boot-mounted occasional rear seats. It would now make a dependable family hauler as well as a thoroughly enjoyable retro daily driver for any marque enthusiast. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.