Mercedes-Benz - E220 Cabriolet Sportline manual - 1994

A Mercedes that should not be missing from any collection:
Mercedes A124 Cabriolet (full-fledged four-seater!)

Manual transmission with the very economical and smooth 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder M111E22 (four valves per cylinder, EURO2), absolutely unmodified and impeccably documented original condition with low mileage and very nice equipment (22 special features) in rare gloss black (Black 040). Collector’s condition.

Model, equipment and general:
Mercedes A124 E220 Sportline, first delivery (pickup) on 13.09.1994 at the Mercedes plant Sindelfingen, first registration September 1994 in Düsseldorf, since 2002 continuously in Bavaria.

This beautiful Cabriolet was first delivered on September 13, 1994 at the Mercedes plant Sindelfingen, previously received a (presumably purely registration-related) day-of-registration from Mercedes Brüggemann and was driven until 2002 in Düsseldorf. Since 2002 the car has been in Bavarian hands and has only been driven as a well-maintained enthusiast’s vehicle in summer (see annual mileage in the history).
It is an extraordinarily beautiful and very well-maintained vehicle in the sought-after 'Sportline' equipment with leather steering wheel, leather gear knob and the attractive sport seats in the check pattern in truly immaculate condition (no signs of use, no wear).

Customer services in the first years were carried out exclusively diligently at Mercedes-Benz and afterwards tended to be more frequent than the required mileage interval. The last service was performed at 175,829 km, although the service book would have scheduled it at 195,000 km. The service book with the original data card and the onboard folder with the original operating manual etc. are, of course, complete (everything that belongs inside is there) and in as well-kept a condition as the vehicle itself. Non-smoker vehicle, no animals.
The main inspection (HU) was renewed in September 2024 together with the appraisal for the classic registration (H-registration) and can optionally be registered as a historic vehicle with an H plate. Also, before winterization in September 2024 the jack supports were freshly waxed.
The car has been classified as Euro 2 according to a letter from Mercedes-Benz AG dated December 1995, which saves about €31 per year in vehicle tax compared to the H-registration.

A reliable companion for the beautiful season.
Economical, comfortable, yet agile and also very suitable for long distances.

Base data
First registration 9/1994
Mileage 181,200 km
Power 150 hp (110 kW)
Max torque 210 Nm
Fuel Petrol
Euro 2
Drive Rear-wheel
Transmission 5-speed manual

Body & Technik
Condition: very well-kept classic with H-certificate for registration as an oldtimer
Doors: 2
Seats: 4
Exterior color: Black (Black 040)
Vehicle type: Cabrio / Roadster

Dimensions:
Length 4,655 mm
Width 1,740 mm
Height 1,391 mm
Wheelbase 2,715 mm
Weight 1,640 kg (driving with driver)
Permissible gross vehicle weight: 2,140 kg

Fuel capacities (factory data):
Fuel tank 70 l (of which 9 l reserve)
Engine oil 5.8 l
Cooling system 8.5 l
Windshield washer ~5 l

Performance:
Top speed 210 km/h

Consumption values:
City cycle: 12.3 l/100 km
90 km/h: 6.6 l/100 km
120 km/h: 8.2 l/100 km
Euro mix: 9.0 l/100 km
Personal experience: around 7.5 l/100 km can be achieved on country roads.

Further advantages:
Reclassification to Euro 2 without modifications (very rare)
alternatively possible H-registration
Valid HU (can be immediately transferred and put into operation)

Equipment & extras:
ABS, passenger airbags, CD player, power windows, power mirrors, driver and passenger airbags, Sportline equipment, including leather steering wheel, sport gear lever, etc., alloy wheels, center armrest, fog lights, non-smoker vehicle, radio, power steering, seat heating, wind deflector, etc..

In total, only 33,968 Cabriolets of the successful Mercedes W(124) series were built. Of these, 8,458 were E220 with engine M111E22.
Mercedes cabriolets of the W124 series in such beautiful and original condition as this are hard to find on the market today.

Condition description:

Body and paint:
Body and paint are in excellent condition. The gaps are uniform, doors and hoods close perfectly. No rust. The paint has a very good mirror finish. There are no specks of dust, craters or pits. Any signs of stone chips are not detectable to the naked eye.
The chrome parts have an excellent mirror finish and are free of scratches and dulling.
All glass panes are in very good condition. They have no scratches, cracks, or hazing. All rubber parts are properly mounted, show no fraying or porous areas, and are soft and flexible. Their sealing function is intact all around.

Tires and wheels:
Wheels and tires are in pristine condition.

Technical condition:
The engine starts immediately in cold and warm conditions and runs very smoothly. It revs strongly across all RPM ranges. No rattling or clattering. The engine is uniformly clean, and its visual condition is practically like new. The transmission shifts perfectly. Brakes and suspension are tight and make no noises. All instruments and indicator lights as well as the ventilation system operate faultlessly. The last service with oil change (and filter), spark plugs, air filter and brake fluid change was carried out at 175,829 km, and the last main inspection together with the appraisal for classifying the vehicle as an oldtimer under §23 StVZO at 181,006 km with no defects found.
The next German main inspection is due in September 2026. If desired, it can still be renewed before handover at the owner’s expense, with the usual inspection fee plus a handling lump sum of €200 (the vehicle is currently winter-stored).

Interior:
The interior is in near-new condition with only minimal signs of wear. The trunk is in near-new condition too. The odor is neutral and no parts are missing. All equipment components work flawlessly.
Neither the upholstery nor the dashboard, the headliner or the carpets show damage or defects. Everything is complete.

Documents:
The vehicle documents and the service booklet are complete. The latest service invoice is available, as are the documents shown in the attached photos such as TÜV certificate, etc.

HISTORY/OVERVIEW
Very beautiful original condition, see photos. Honest condition 2 to 2+ (Note 2 according to classic-analytics professional check, 2+ according to ADAC classic car rating). Sportline models in such well-kept condition are rarely found. Everything works flawlessly, it is appealing (non-smoker vehicle, no animals) and spotless. Unlike some MoPf 2 vehicles of the W124 series, this car does not have paint problems due to bacterial contamination of the bath in production.

Please review the attached photos and feel free to arrange a personal viewing.

This beautiful car was delivered on 13 September 1994 at the Mercedes plant Sindelfingen, received a day license from Mercedes Brüggemann and was driven until 2002 in Düsseldorf. Since 2002 the car has been in Bavarian hands. The services in the early years were carried out exclusively diligently at Mercedes-Benz and afterwards tended to be more frequent than the required mileage. The last service was performed at 175,829 km, although the service book calls for 195,000 km. The service book with the original data card and the onboard folder with the original operating manual etc. are of course present and in as well-kept a condition as the vehicle itself.
The car is classified as Euro 2.

Factory equipment (build codes):
E220 124C (Cabriolet)

040 Black
261 Removal of type designation
240 Outside temperature display
249 Auto-dimming interior mirror
260 Removal of type designation on rear lid
281 Leather steering wheel and sport design gear knob
283 Wind deflector
291 Driver and passenger airbags
300 Wooden box between the front seats
305 Dust filter
404 Multi-contour seat left
512 MB-Special RDS radio with dimmer
531 Radio antenna automatically when radio is installed
561 Left front seat reinforced
570 Front armrest foldable
620 Exhaust gas cleaning system catalytic converter (KAT)
653 Sport suspension with wide tires and alloy wheels 8-hole
682 Fire extinguisher
740 Soft top fabric 9001 black
814 Active Bass speaker system without radio or without radio antenna
819 6-disc CD changer in trunk
873 Front seat heating
885 Central locking with infrared remote and immobilizer WFS
952 Sportline with sport suspension with alloy wheels 8-hole and front and rear sports seats as well as leather steering wheel and leather gear knob

All features were taken from the vehicle’s data card. The rims have been renewed.
German H-registration possible (certificate from September 2024 available).

Vehicle visible in Vorarlberg, Austria.

Pickup and other:
The Cabriolet is located near Lindau on Lake Constance and is fully road-ready. It can be transported on its own axle without issue.
If desired, I can also arrange transport within Europe at the buyer’s expense. The costs depend on the destination and may need to be agreed and paid in advance.

This is a private sale with the seller excluding liability for material and legal defects.