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Rare Mercedes Sprinter MK1 312d MWB Day Van, Base Van, Restoration

Rare Mercedes Sprinter MK1 312d MWB Day Van, Base Van, Restoration

Regular price £20,000.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £20,000.00 GBP
Sale Sold out
Tax included.

Mercedes Sprinter 312D MWB High Roof

Day Van/ Race Van/ Blank canvas Base Van

The only Mighty Mercedes Sprinter 312D MWB High roof with a full size 500kg tail lift fit from factory in this condition in the UK!

Has undergone EXTENSIVE restoration & renovation works and upgrades 

Featuring Mercedes Legendry 2.9ltr 5 cylinder Chain Driven Million mile engine!

 Asking price is a guide representing the cost of the materials alone

A modern day practical classic used daily with much more potential!

The list of works is truly extensive with lots of photographic evidence and knowledge to be shared with the prospective buyer.

Specification:

Body work & Cosmetics
This particular vehicle was purchased due to its solid chassis having sat mainly in a hanger between jobs most of its early life. Panels and cills that showed rust where cut out and replaced using genuine parts prior to a full re spray using the original colour code. Baked in a commercial tanker booth. Done inside and out door sills jambs, all screws removed, seals replaced etc Undersealed, Raptored cills, Sealed arches and wing lips. 
 ''Starts first time every time, No Smoke, Engine purrs like a kitten''
Very low 136k miles 

     MOT & Service

    Please check the MOT history on gov.uk website. She has only failed 1 MOT test in the last 17 Years!!  No welding advisories ever. With No Advisories whatsoever during the last 8 years. 

    Gearbox oil change, Differential oil change, Engine oil change 2023

    4 x Original Mercedes Calipers inc Pistons, seals, nipples, powder coating & brake fluid change 2023

    Full exhaust, Rear shocks, Febi Flywheel, Original Wheels refurbished 2023 

     Interior & Cab

    Single passenger seat conversion using all original parts and the original floor plan (Factory Embossed Floor matting) to facilitate the walk through access to the rear 

    Original Dash, Steering wheel, Glove box etc 

    Authentic Mercedes real leather removable seats with iso fix secured into original Mercedes seat rails bolted and plated through the upgraded floor plan to rear. Seats cost £2200 + Vat Each from Mercedes plus Mercedes rails plus fitting cost of seats and fitting around £7000! total Originality was an important part of this build.

    Custom made thick and durable front and rear removable matting made to fit exactly not internet bought cheap rubbish 

    Sound & Electrics 

    Hard wired Garmin Full HD Dash Cam, Hands free calling, DAB Radio, 12v Aux, Twin USB socket, Volt meter, Direct i phone sync/ charge connection

    Pioneer I Phone sync head unit, 4 x JBL 6''x9'' speakers, 2 x 12'' JBL subwoofers, Twin Alpine Amplifiers and power cap installed via a leisure battery and split charge so that the system does not effect the vans battery or electronics. Plus fused spares ready to accept future upgrades ie Cool box, 12v AUX etc 

    Rear built in digital DVD players with optional Bluetooth headphone upgrade

    Independently switched low voltage hi output LED spotlighting 

    Tail lift

    Original Factory fitted 500kg Capacity, Internal and external tail lift controls

    Security & Central locking upgrade

    CAT 1 Alarm & Immobilizer , Central locking upgrade, Steering lock, Security dead locks fitted to side and rear doors. Other bespoke high security cut of and immobilization devices fitted disclosed to new owner.

    More about this vehicle

    A modern Icon renowned for its reliability this MK1 Mercedes Sprinter from 1998 purchased from a main dealers in Edgware Road London by a theater company used to transport their cinematic projectors between venues hence the tail lift.

    We have restored owned and run her for the past 8 years sparking our passion and building our courage for our bold leap into the leisure industry here at Niche Leisure. The majority of pictures shown are current images showing our work has stood the test of time! 

    Thinking about buying this van?

    We are happy to discuss your needs and any potential upgrades/ conversion requirements

    Any and all Part exchanges/ projects considered as part payment 

    We work hard to make a living our reputation and family values drive our business. Become one of our valued customers and join our journey, we strive to provide you an outstanding service and look forward to catching up on your return visit's for after sales and service.

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