Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Owner’s Bible: 1986–1995

Your essential W124 guide — from purchase to performance.

This comprehensive book serves as a buyer’s guide, maintenance manual, and technical reference all in one, covering every aspect of Mercedes-Benz’s legendary E-Class (W124) from 1986 to 1995. It’s filled with practical service insights, system explanations, maintenance procedures, and expert advice to help owners and enthusiasts understand, maintain, and get the most out of their cars.

Whether you’re buying your first Mercedes or maintaining your cherished E-Class, the Owner’s Bible offers valuable guidance on model selection, pre-purchase inspections, workshop communication, and performance upgrades. It also includes a detailed hands-on maintenance section to help do-it-yourself owners keep their cars running to factory standards.

The book covers everything from comprehensive maintenance procedures such as brake pad and rotor replacement, oil changes, and HVAC microfilter servicing, to the correct tools, torque settings, and fluid capacities required. Each model year is analysed in detail, including the introduction of the multi-cam M104 engine and the legendary 500E sports sedan. Buying and ownership advice is also included, with information on what to look for during a test drive, how to identify common problem areas, and why a pre-purchase inspection can save you thousands.

For owners looking to go beyond routine maintenance, the book provides technical insight into every system — engine, suspension, drivetrain, body, and electrics — along with performance modification suggestions such as upgrading to Sportline suspension. It even includes a brief historical overview of Mercedes-Benz, the world’s oldest car manufacturer, placing the W124 in its proper place as one of the marque’s finest engineering achievements.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Owner’s Bible is the ultimate companion for anyone who wants to buy, restore, or maintain one of the most respected and well-engineered cars ever built.