This Mercedes-Benz 300 GE is a practical and rare seven-seat long-wheelbase version of the marque’s utilitarian ‘Geländewagen’ 4x4. Under the bonnet sits a 3.0-litre naturally aspirated inline-six engine producing 125kW, which is delivered to all four wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. It also features a low-range transmission and front, centre and rear differential locks. The odometer displays 157,642 km. The W463-era G-Wagen was released in 1990 to bring the model upmarket, as a competitor to the contemporary Range Rover. Despite retaining the wonderfully utilitarian and unashamedly boxy design, the new car added a range of comfort features. This G-Wagen is finished in Gunmetal Grey over a grey cloth leather interior with vinyl seat sides, which is finished with handsome burr walnut accents on the dashboard. The car’s equipment list includes four electric windows, electric door mirrors, electric sunroof, a heated rear screen with wiper, front seat armrests, a passenger dashboard grab handle, a Technics radio cassette player, and a stainless-steel rear wheel cover. The car had been fitted with a Sony CD changer with a remote control fitted on the dashboard. As well as the two front seats and three seats in the middle row, there are folding bench seats on either side of the boot area, making a total capacity of up to seven occupants. It is accompanied by its Japanese owner’s manuals, service booklet, and service history, as well as its importation paperwork and Australian compliance certificate and registration. Please refer to photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. The latest service is understood to have been carried out at 154,040 km by Mercedes-Benz in Tokyo. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the coolant, brake fluid and the differential oil. The car is accompanied by the Japanese service history pictured. This 300 GE is a very usable example of Mercedes-Benz’s sturdy full-size 4x4, which combines serious off-road capability and durable mechanicals with the marque’s innate prestige. This rare seven-seat long-wheelbase version spent its early life in Japan where it appears to have been regularly maintained given the paperwork on file. It will no doubt make for a practical and versatile family car, a robust daily driver, or a faithful all-terrain companion. The description of this auction lot 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, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. 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.