1996 | Mercedes-Benz E 300 Turbodiesel T

When enthusiasts, collectors, and connoisseurs talk about the W124 model, they easily get carried away. “The last real Benz,” “one of the best cars ever put on four wheels,” or “a true classic, a legend” are often heard. Built between 1984 and 1997 and renamed E-Class in 1993, the model series dominated the streetscape for decades, whether as a no-frills sedan, often as a taxi, as a station wagon for families and entrepreneurs, or as a coupe and convertible for customers who valued aesthetics and fresh air over space. This is how we imagine a Mercedes: built with attention to detail and the highest manufacturing quality, a castle on wheels with unmatched reliability and durability, a car that will last almost forever.

This extremely rare, very well-maintained E 300 TD turbodiesel (station wagon, T-model, S124) comes as a Mopf 2 with rear-wheel drive and the legendary 6-cylinder diesel engine with 2996 cc and 147 hp (OM 603). It was delivered to its first owner in Biel (Canton Bern) in January 1996. After several years in Chiasso (Canton Ticino), it has now come to Basel. The station wagon shows only minor signs of wear, and the driving experience is flawless: the car impresses from the very first meter with its comfort, smooth running, and dignified elegance. The equipment includes a 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seats, ABS, ASD, central locking (infrared), automatic climate control, electric sunroof, 4 electric windows, center armrest, headrests and seat belts in the rear, 2 airbags, additional child seat, etc. – everything you need for comfortable and safe travel. In April 2025, at a mileage of approx. 300,000 km, the last service (oil, oil filter, air filter) and Swiss MFK (official examination) were carried out. In addition, the W 124 was thoroughly inspected by a Mercedes classic car specialist in November 2025. It is completely in its original condition (rear lights still need to be replaced and tinting on the rear windows removed), and registration as a classic car will be possible in Switzerland from January 2026.

If you are looking for a late-model, facelifted S 124 diesel station wagon with no maintenance backlog, this is the car for you. Negotiable price: CHF 25,900. The vehicle is registered, can be test driven in Basel or Zurich, and is available immediately. Private sale as is and without any guarantee or warranty, cash payment, no trade-in, subject to prior sale.