This Mercedes-Benz E430 Estate is a handsome modern classic, combining a powerful and refined engine with a very spacious cabin and load bay. Under the bonnet is the epic M113 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, producing around 275bhp and 295lb-ft of torque, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission, this is one of mercedes best ever produced engines, google it. Lots of power and huge effortless V8 torque , with non AMG insurance .A 2001 model-year car, this E430 was first registered in the UK on 1 December 2000. While this is a UK-market build, its first owner evidently chose to collect it from the factory, driving it back home on temporary export plates.It left the factory in Elegance trim, finished in Travertine Beige, and today its paintwork is still believed to be almost all original.The vendor is aware that two bumper corners have been resprayed, along with the cladding at the base of the driver's door. There are some small stone chips and scuffs around the front and on the corners, on the nearside wing mirror casing, and on top of the rear bumper. Otherwise, the paint presents in genuinely good condition. It has one or two bubbling spots on doors , commesurate with age however this car is extremely good for an W/S210 and very solid in the usual weak areas.The interior presents in excellent condition. There is very slight wear to the driver's seat, commensurate with the low mileage, but otherwise the vendor reports that the cabin is in remarkably good condition for its age, including very smart carpets and floor mats. Its exclusive Java leather upholstery has no rips or damage, and despite this being a practical family car, the rear seats are in superb order.All of the boot trim is in great shape, retaining the original roller luggage cover, and having been specified with the seven-seat option under the floor, as well as integrated Child booster seats. Its high factory specification also includes an electric tilt-and-slide sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, cruise control, and a stereo and CD player. There are no known electrical faults, and no warning lights on the dashboard.Accompanying the car is a complete original book pack, full complement of keys - one of which is brand new item from The Master Locksmith in London-and a good history file of invoices. Unique to E430 17" "elegance" alloy wheels, MOT due Oct 24 , Vendor will happily get 12 mths MOT subject to agreement.Awesome Family Wagon Next MOT due 25/10/2024, Full service history, Beige, 5+ owners, £5,465