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This 1999 Mercedes C43 AMG S202 is of Austrian origin and has 171,200km although this mileage cannot be verified. Only 744 examples of the C43 AMG have been produced as a station wagon.

Externally, this C43 AMG is in poor condition. The paint is original, the seller indicating that it has never been repainted. This Mercedes shows corrosion in various places typical of this model, namely at the bottom of the doors and the wings. The seller also indicates that the chassis is rusty at the water drain points. This Mercedes is equipped with the original Xenon headlights.

The interior is in good condition. The leather seats specific to this version are electric and heated and have no tears or holes, although some traces of use are visible. All electrical equipment is described as working perfectly, except for the air conditioning which has not been tested. The on-board instrumentation is functional.

The 4.3l V8 developed 306hp when it left the factory. The seller states that the engine runs very well, starts well and makes no abnormal noise. It revs up very well and seems to have full power. The engine was recently serviced, including an oil change and replacement of the oil filter and both air filters as well as replacement of the 16 spark plugs. The rocker cover gasket and its screws are new, and the axle has been drained. The two flectors have also been replaced. The seller reports a noise at the rear, he suspects a silentblock. The automatic transmission works perfectly.

On the ground, the 4 original rims are equipped with new Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires. The brakes are described as working normally, the front discs and pads are new.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Lille (59) and accepts visits. The car is sold with its French papers, its original keys, and a technical inspection.
The owner wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Monday, December 23, 2019 8:00 am
Auction end date: Wednesday January 2nd 2019 21:30
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